Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cheddar War Memorial
In or near Cheddar.
Cheddar 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cheddar 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 1431285). 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 1920, altered after the Second World. MATERIALS: stone, with gunmetal plates. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a moulded wheel cross on a tapering hexagonal shaft with a moulded foot, set on a high hexagonal plinth. To each side of the plinth is affixed a gunmetal plate, which bears the names of the Fallen from the First and Second World Wars, together with the inscriptions: IN MEMORY OF / THE BRAVE MEN / OF / CHEDDAR / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 / DO THY DUTY / THAT IS BEST. / LEAVE UNTO THY GOD / THE REST. and IN / HONOURED /MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF CHEDDAR / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN DEFENCE / OF FREEDOM / 1939-1945 / GREATER LOVE / HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS / THAT A MAN / LAY DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS. The whole stands on a three-stepped platform of irregular hexagonal plan, on a small triangular traffic island. 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, 14 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cheddar 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 historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2756, -2.7805
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677704 (CC0)
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Hanham Manor
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Roman settlement site, Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal palace, and St Columbanus' Chapel
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Church of St Andrew, Cheddar
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Where to eat & stay near Cheddar War Memorial
Places to stay
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Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
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📷 4Campsites · South West England
Petruth Paddocks
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Owley Woods Glamping
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Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheddar War Memorial?
- Cheddar War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS27 3DX), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Cheddar War Memorial?
- Cheddar War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cheddar War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode BS27 3DX.
- Is Cheddar War Memorial a listed building?
- Cheddar War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cheddar War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cheddar War Memorial is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cheddar War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cheddar War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheddar War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS27 3DX. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.