Memorials & monuments · South West England
City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery
In or near Exeter.
City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery — 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
- Polsloe Bridge · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery, you can take a train to Polsloe Bridge station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is EX1 2PU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452594). 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 The Devon granite memorial cross stands at the centre of the First World War burial plot at the west side of Higher Cemetery, aligned with the Southern Mortuary Chapel (Grade II) and close to the cemetery lodge and Northern Mortuary Chapel (both Grade II-listed). The slender cross, ornamented with a small reversed sword on the face of the cross-head, rises from an octagonal plinth that stands on a low stone base. Bronze plaques are fixed to the faces of the plinth. The main plaque, ornamented with the arms of the City of Exeter cast in relief, records the principal dedicatory inscription. That reads CITY OF EXETER/ IN MEMORY OF/ MEN WHO DIED IN/ THIS CITY FROM THE/ EFFECTS OF THEIR/ SERVICE OVERSEAS/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The commemorated names are listed alphabetically on the other plaques. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The City of Exeter War Memorial Cross is located in Higher Cemetery, Devon, South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its prominent position and design contribute to its significance in the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7279, -3.5079
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX1 2PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Polsloe Bridge — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479292 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery?
- City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 2PU), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery?
- City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 2PU.
- Is City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery a listed building?
- City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to City of Exeter War Memorial Cross, Higher Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 2PU.