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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Bradford Abbas War Memorial

In or near Beer Hackett.

Free admission

Bradford Abbas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Bradford Abbas, Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 1788589

Mr Eugene Birchall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Yeovil Junction · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bradford Abbas War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT9 6SP, and entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bradford Abbas 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 1119368). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 12/10/2016 ST 5814-5914 11/8 BRADFORD ABBAS, CHURCH STREET (North side), War Memorial II War Memorial, 1917. Ashlar stone sides with a steep stone slate roof, with intersecting arched bracing. Stepped recess. Framed area within, has pilasters, bases and carved capitals with wheatsheaves. Tympanum area has carved sunset and clouds. Slate tablets with the names of the fallen, and those who served. Capital letter inscription. "Greater love hath no man than this. That a man lay down his life for his friends." Carved arms of St George on the front walls. (Eric Garrett, 'Bradford Abbas, The History of a Dorset Village' (1989)) Listing NGR: ST5883914287 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 105549 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bradford Abbas War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the community's contributions to the war effort.

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Coordinates
50.9266, -2.5870
District
Dorset
Parish
Bradford Abbas
Postcode
DT9 6SP
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Yeovil Junction1.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bradford Abbas War Memorial?
Bradford Abbas War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6SP), in the parish of Bradford Abbas.
What is Bradford Abbas War Memorial?
Bradford Abbas War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bradford Abbas War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6SP.
Is Bradford Abbas War Memorial a listed building?
Bradford Abbas War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bradford Abbas War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Bradford Abbas War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Bradford Abbas War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Junction, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6SP.