Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cann War Memorial
Cann War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cann War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1261269). 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 1. 1615 SALISBURY ROAD (South-West side) War Memorial at apex of Salisbury Road and A350 ST 8622 7/230 II GV 2. Of stone; tall cross resting on square plinth. Bears the inscription: "To the Glory of God and in memory of those of the Parish of Cann who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918." War Memorial Nos 5 to 9 (odd), Premises of W Fanner and Sons Sheerness Cottage, Cann Court, Knapp Villa, dwarf wall, railings, gates and Gate piers form a group. Listing NGR: ST8687322629 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, 24 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 437949 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cann War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in wartime. The structure's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0029, -2.1885
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q26552234 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cann War Memorial?
- Cann War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8NL), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- Is Cann War Memorial a listed building?
- Cann War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cann War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cann War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cann War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8NL. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.