Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bigbury War Memorial Cross
In or near Kingston.
Bigbury War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bigbury War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, located 7.3 km away. Entry is free.
About
Bigbury War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1448221). 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 in the churchyard of the Church of St Lawrence (Grade II*-listed), close to the Grade II-listed Gate Piers, Gate and Walls at the east entrance to St Lawrence. It takes the form of a Latin cross rising from a plain foot, square on plan, standing on a slightly tapering pedestal. The pedestal stands on a two-stepped base within a low square kerb. The principal dedicatory inscriptions recorded on the front face of the cross shaft’s foot reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ LOVING MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The First World War names are listed to the front face of the pedestal, recorded with rank, service, age and date of death. The single Second World War name is recorded to one side of the pedestal. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 22/08/2019
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bigbury War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, serving as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3047, -3.8714
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Bigbury
- Postcode
- TQ7 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478872 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bigbury War Memorial Cross?
- Bigbury War Memorial Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4EW), in the parish of Bigbury.
- What is Bigbury War Memorial Cross?
- Bigbury War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bigbury War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4EW.
- Is Bigbury War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Bigbury War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bigbury War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Bigbury War Memorial Cross is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bigbury War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Bigbury War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bigbury War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4EW.