Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bere Ferrers War Memorial
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Bere Ferrers War Memorial — 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
- Bere Ferrers · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bere Ferrers War Memorial, you can take a train to Bere Ferrers station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PL20 7JH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bere Ferrers War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1443334). 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 memorial stands above the road on Fore Street at the junction with the path leading to the Church of St Andrew (Grade I-listed). It takes the form of a tall granite wheel-head cross. The cross shaft rises from a tapering plinth, square on plan, which stands on a three-stepped base and high circular platform. The middle step supports a low metal railing that is designed to retain wreaths and floral tributes. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE GALLANT/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918./ (9 NAMES). The other names are recorded on the plinth sides. To the rear of the plinth, the dedication to the Second World War soldiers reads WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945./ IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN.”/ (21 NAMES). To one side of the memorial a tablet, in the shape of a scrolled roll of honour, is inclined on the circular platform and abutting the lower step of the base. Its inscription reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS/ WHO WERE KILLED IN A TRAGIC/ ACCIDENT AT BERE FERRERS STATION/ ON SEPTEMBER 24TH 1917/ (10 NAMES). All the inscriptions are in applied metal letters.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bere Ferrers War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4509, -4.1715
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Bere Ferrers
- Postcode
- PL20 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Bere Ferrers — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478549 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bere Ferrers War Memorial?
- Bere Ferrers War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 7JH), in the parish of Bere Ferrers.
- What is Bere Ferrers War Memorial?
- Bere Ferrers War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bere Ferrers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bere Ferrers, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL20 7JH.
- Is Bere Ferrers War Memorial a listed building?
- Bere Ferrers War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bere Ferrers War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bere Ferrers War Memorial is part of the Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bere Ferrers War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bere Ferrers War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bere Ferrers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bere Ferrers, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 7JH.