Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bow Parish War Memorial Cross
In or near Hittisleigh.
Bow Parish War Memorial Cross — 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
- Copplestone · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bow Parish War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Copplestone, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for the memorial is EX17 6DB, and entry is free.
About
Bow Parish 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 1448434). 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 tall granite cross stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Bartholomew (Grade I-listed), close to the entrance gate at the north-west corner of the churchyard. It comprises a rough-hewn Latin cross rising from a tapering plinth which stands on a three-stepped base. The names of the 12 First World War casualties are recorded on the front face of the plinth. The principal dedicatory inscription below reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. On the front face of the step are the dates 1939 – 1945, blow which are four names. A further name is recorded on the upper surface of the middle step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bow Parish War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, serving as a poignant reminder of local history and sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7916, -3.8072
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Bow
- Postcode
- EX17 6DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Copplestone — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478886 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bow Parish War Memorial Cross?
- Bow Parish War Memorial Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 6DB), in the parish of Bow.
- What is Bow Parish War Memorial Cross?
- Bow Parish War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bow Parish War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Copplestone, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 6DB.
- Is Bow Parish War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Bow Parish War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bow Parish War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Bow Parish War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bow Parish War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Copplestone, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 6DB.