Memorials & monuments · South West England
Black Torrington War Memorial
In or near Shebbear.
Black Torrington 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Torrington 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 1452556). 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 A First World War memorial, built in 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a rough-hewn Latin cross, set on tapering shaft, which terminates in a tapering square plinth on a two stepped base. The inscriptions are on recessed panels on the face of the plinth. The main inscription on the front face reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES). The side face is inscribed: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the memorial stands on a green, with shallow steps bounded by rounded-topped edging stones leading up to it. The edge of the green is delineated by tapering, square-section pylons joined by metal link fencing; the entrance to the green, at the foot of the steps, is a gateway with larger versions of the pylons as piers, and a wrought-iron pedestrian gate.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Black Torrington War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8283, -4.1801
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Black Torrington
- Postcode
- EX21 5PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479280 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Torrington War Memorial?
- Black Torrington War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX21 5PS), in the parish of Black Torrington.
- What is Black Torrington War Memorial?
- Black Torrington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Torrington War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode EX21 5PS.
- Is Black Torrington War Memorial a listed building?
- Black Torrington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Black Torrington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Black Torrington War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Black Torrington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Black Torrington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Torrington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX21 5PS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.