Memorials & monuments · South West England
Clapton War Memorial
In or near Cameley.
Clapton 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
- Midsomer Norton · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clapton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BA3 4EA.
About
Clapton 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 1445599). 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 cross of 1920s date. MATERIALS: of stone, coarsely dressed to the base and plinth and ashlar to the shaft and cross. DESCRIPTION: this war memorial cross is on a rectangular base and sloping plinth. The square shaft is surmounted by a plain Latin cross. The front (west) face of the plinth has a copper plaque inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ KILLED IN ACTION/ (NAMES)/ THESE RETURNED/ (NAMES). Below is another copper plaque, inscribed: 1939 - 1945/ KILLED IN ACTION/ (NAME)/ THESE RETURNED/ (NAMES). 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 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapton 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 significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2791, -2.5158
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Ston Easton
- Postcode
- BA3 4EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478725 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapton War Memorial?
- Clapton War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 4EA), in the parish of Ston Easton.
- What is Clapton War Memorial?
- Clapton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clapton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 4EA.
- Is Clapton War Memorial a listed building?
- Clapton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clapton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clapton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 4EA.