Memorials & monuments · South West England
Callington War Memorial
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Callington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Callington War Memorial is located in Cornwall, postcode PL17 7RE. The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, which is 7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Callington 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 1442248). 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 A First World War memorial, erected in 1921, altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Celtic wheel cross with interlace details, on a tapering, rough-faced shaft. The shaft stands directly on a three-stepped base which carries inscriptions in black lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN UNDYING MEMORY OF THE / FOLLOWING MEN FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919; followed by the names of those who lost their lives. An area of granite paving approached by two steps surrounds the memorial. At the foot of the memorial, on the granite paving, lies a stone tablet carved in the shape of a scroll, inscribed with the dates 1939-1945 and the names of the men of Callington who died during the Second World War. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 22 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Callington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in various conflicts. The memorial is an important historical site within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5033, -4.3157
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Callington
- Postcode
- PL17 7RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q39487072 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Callington War Memorial?
- Callington War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL17 7RE), in the parish of Callington.
- What is Callington War Memorial?
- Callington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Callington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL17 7RE.
- Is Callington War Memorial a listed building?
- Callington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Callington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Callington War Memorial is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB) and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Callington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Callington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Callington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL17 7RE.