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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Butleigh War Memorial

In or near Street.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

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

Lower Hill Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5469234

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Butleigh 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 1058770). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Heritage listing

Details BUTLEIGH CP ST53SW BUTLEIGH CROSS 9/3 War Memorial at NGR ST 5250 3241 - - II War memorial. Circa 1920. Dressed Ham stone. In a C14 style, incorporating the socket of a C14 wayside cross that stood on this site. Base of 4 octagonal steps, the lower benched and with a splay set-off. Much weathered square socket; tapering octagonal shaft with carved figure, crucifix at apex. Steps inscribed with names of the fallen. Occupies a prominent position in the landscape. Listing NGR: ST5205532419 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, 14 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 267717 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Polden Grasslands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Butleigh War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.

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Coordinates
51.0891, -2.6859
District
Somerset
Parish
Butleigh
Postcode
BA6 8TW
Parliamentary constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butleigh War Memorial?
Butleigh War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA6 8TW), in the parish of Butleigh.
What is Butleigh War Memorial?
Butleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Butleigh War Memorial?
Drivers can use postcode BA6 8TW.
Is Butleigh War Memorial a listed building?
Butleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Butleigh War Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Butleigh War Memorial is part of the East Polden Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Butleigh War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Butleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Butleigh War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BA6 8TW. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.