Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial
In or near Bradford-on-Tone.
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA4 1HF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bradford-On-Tone 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 1391899). 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 BRADFORD ON TONE 1661/0/10016 Bradford-on-Tone War Memorial 02-MAR-07 II War memorial close to churchyard. Early C20. Rough hewn granite stone cross and shaft upon tapering plinth. The cross head is in the style of a Celtic cross. The inscriptions on the plinth are in lead lettering and reads as follows: South east face: WE PRAY YOU TO REMEMBER THE MEN WHO LEFT THIS PARISH/WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/AND THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1938-1945. North west face: REST ETERNAL GRANT THEM O LORD. South west (roadside) face: FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY and a list of names of those who were killed in both Wars. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: War memorials are the most vivid reminder of the losses suffered during war. As commemorative structures they have strong connections to their local communities. This simple granite cross stands as an arresting monument within the village of Bradford-on-Tone and commemorates the men of the parish who lost their lives in both the First and Second World Wars. 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, 15 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 502890 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9998, -3.1803
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Bradford-on-Tone
- Postcode
- TA4 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial?
- Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 1HF), in the parish of Bradford-on-Tone.
- What is Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial?
- Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 1HF.
- Is Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial a listed building?
- Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 1HF.