Memorials & monuments · South West England
Castle Cary War Memorial
In or near Ansford.
Castle Cary 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
- Castle Cary · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Castle Cary War Memorial, you can take a train to Castle Cary station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is BA7 7BB. Entry is free.
About
Castle Cary 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 1423545). 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 war memorial of c.1920 which commemorates the dead of both World Wars. MATERIALS: granite with incised, lead lettering. PLAN: an island constructed to the north-western side of the horse pond which is set at the junction of Fore Street, Lower Park Street and Ashby Place. The memorial is rectangular in section with a cross set above a plinth which rises above a stepped platform. The street front, facing north-west towards Ashby Place, has a cross with wheel head and tapered shaft, below which the plinth takes the form of a rough-hewn rectangular boulder with a recessed, smooth, panel to the front, which reads ‘THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1919’. Below this is an added panel with angled face, which reads ‘1939 / TO / 1945’ at centre, flanked by the names of those who fell in the Second World War. The flanks of the plinth have recessed smooth panels which bear the names of those who died in the First World War. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Cary War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial's designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0881, -2.5150
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Castle Cary
- Postcode
- BA7 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Phone
- +44 1963 351763
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Cary — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677022 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Cary War Memorial?
- Castle Cary War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA7 7BB), in the parish of Castle Cary.
- What is Castle Cary War Memorial?
- Castle Cary War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Cary War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA7 7BB.
- Is Castle Cary War Memorial a listed building?
- Castle Cary War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Castle Cary War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Cary War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Cary War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Cary, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA7 7BB.