Memorials & monuments · South West England
Charmouth War Memorial
In or near Charmouth.
Charmouth 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
- Axminster · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Charmouth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Axminster, located 8.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is DT6 6PE.
About
Charmouth 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 1215222). 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 SY 3693 CHARMOUTH THE STREET, SOUTH SIDE 8/40 War Memorial G.V. II First World War Memorial, c 1920. Stone. Octagonal plinth with moulded base and names of Dead inscribed on 3 brass plates. Second World War brass plate, a later-addition. Cross-shaft, octagonal and tapering with moulded base and foliage capital with moulded abacus. Latin cross with octagonal sections and terminal stops. Listing NGR: SY3629193596 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, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 400287 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Charmouth War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7385, -2.9042
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charmouth
- Postcode
- DT6 6PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26510089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charmouth War Memorial?
- Charmouth War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6PE), in the parish of Charmouth.
- What is Charmouth War Memorial?
- Charmouth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Charmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 6PE.
- Is Charmouth War Memorial a listed building?
- Charmouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Charmouth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Charmouth War Memorial is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Charmouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Charmouth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charmouth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6PE. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.