Where is Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross?

Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 2PP), in the parish of Lacock.

How do I get to Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross?

The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 2PP.

Is Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross a listed building?

Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross a protected site?

Yes — Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross free to visit?

Yes, Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is free to enter.

How do I get to Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross?

The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 2PP.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross

In or near Lacock.

Free admission

Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Melksham · 5.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Melksham, located 5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SN15 2PP, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451013). 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 in the north-eastern corner of the churchyard of the Church of St Anne (Grade II), where it faces outwards towards one the main road junctions in the village. The churchyard also contains the Harris monument (Grade II), whilst The Conduit House (Grade II*) stands in the opposite field to the north. The memorial is about 2.5m tall and comprises a simple rough-hewn Cornish granite wheel-head cross, set on a square plinth. The centre of the Maltese cross head is ornamented with a carved hemispherical boss. The memorial stands on a small square base set flush with the ground. The principal dedicatory inscription to the north face of the plinth is in applied metal letters and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF OUR NOBLE DEAD/ WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (10 NAMES)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE".

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bowden Hill War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.

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Coordinates: 51.4104, -2.0909
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Lacock
Postcode: SN15 2PP
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
Nearest railway station: Melksham — 5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479112 (CC0)

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