Memorials & monuments · South West England
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front
In or near Beer.
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Beer War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Much Natter, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX12 3JH, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1443148). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details The granite memorial cross stands outside the Church of St Michael’s (Grade II-listed), at the junction of Fore Street and Church Hill and opposite the Grade II-listed Conduit Head. It takes the form of a 6m tall cross, with a floriated cross head. The cross shaft rises from a pedestal, square on plan, which stands on a three-stepped, octagonal, base. In front of the memorial cross the churchyard walls are cut back, interrupted by a stepped enclosure demarcated from the road by railings with a gate. The principal dedicatory inscription, in applied metal letters to the front face of the pedestal, reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE GALLANT MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1919/ 1939 – 1945. The commemorated First World War names are listed on the sides of the pedestal. The front face of the upper step of the base reads “THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD”. The Second World War names are recorded on the middle stage of the base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 2 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Beer War Memorial Cross is located in Beer, Devon, South-West England. This Grade II listed memorial features steps, railings, and a gate at its front, commemorating those who served in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6988, -3.0927
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Beer
- Postcode
- EX12 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478547 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front?
- Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 3JH), in the parish of Beer.
- What is Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front?
- Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 3JH.
- Is Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front a listed building?
- Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front a protected site?
- Yes — Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front free to visit?
- Yes, Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beer War Memorial Cross, including steps, railings and gate to front?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 3JH.