Memorials & monuments · South East England
Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross
In or near Down Ampney.
Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SN26 7BX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451039). 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 stone memorial stands in the main path through Broad Blunsdon's cemetery (the cemetery had been opened in 1889 following the closure of the churchyard of the nearby Church of St Leonard (Grade II*)). The memorial comprises a Latin cross rising from the moulded collar of a tapering shaft, octagonal in section, which stands on a square plinth. The whole is mounted on a three-stepped base. The inscription and names are incised into the faces of the plinth, with leaded and painted lettering. The rank, name, battalion, date of death and age of each of the fallen are given. The main inscription, on the north-west face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ THIS VILLAGE, WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 / (5 NAMES). The north-east- and south-west-facing sides of the plinth each record an additional eight names. The south-east-facing side of the plinth features the later addition of the names of the fallen of the Second World War, reading 1939 - 1945 / (6 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6157, -1.7771
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Blunsdon
- Postcode
- SN26 7BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Nearest railway station
- Taw Valley Halt — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479115 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross?
- Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN26 7BX), in the parish of Blunsdon.
- What is Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross?
- Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN26 7BX.
- Is Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Taw Valley Halt, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN26 7BX.