Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cofton War Memorial
In or near Kenton.
Cofton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Starcross · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cofton War Memorial is located in Teignbridge, Devon, with the postcode EX6 8RP. The nearest railway station is Starcross, which is 1.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cofton 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 1424477). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details A war memorial cross of 1920 by Messrs. Knight and Sons (mason). MATERIALS: constructed of coarsely dressed local granite. DESCRIPTION: a square base surmounted by a shaft and wheel cross, and 2.85m in height. Three faces of the base have smooth panels. The east face has the text, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE/ IMMORTAL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ COFTON/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. The north and south faces bear the name, regiment and year died of the fallen (11). 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, 8 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cofton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6132, -3.4597
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Dawlish
- Postcode
- EX6 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Starcross — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677117 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Cofton Holidays
Caravan parks · 0.2 km
Cofton Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 1.1 km
Dawlish sands
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Welcome Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
The Atmospheric Railway Museum
Museums · 1.7 km
Starcross
Villages · 1.8 km
Starcross War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Dawlish Warren Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
Mowlish Manor
Stately homes · 1.9 km
Dawlish Warren
Beaches · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cofton Holidays
Cofton Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cofton Hill
Cofton Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dawlish sands
Dawlish sands — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Welcome Holiday Park
Welcome Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 3Museums · South West England
The Atmospheric Railway Museum
The Atmospheric Railway Museum — museum in Starcross, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Cofton War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cofton Holidays
Cofton Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dawlish sands
Dawlish sands — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Welcome Holiday Park
Welcome Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Dawlish Warren Holiday Park
Dawlish Warren Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Mount Pleasant Inn
Mount Pleasant Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Powder Monkey
The Powder Monkey in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Swan's Nest
The Swan's Nest — a restaurant in england south west.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bath Cenotaph
Bath Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Grange Arch
Grange Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred Memorial
King Alfred Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cofton War Memorial?
- Cofton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8RP), in the parish of Dawlish.
- What is Cofton War Memorial?
- Cofton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cofton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Starcross, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 8RP.
- Is Cofton War Memorial a listed building?
- Cofton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cofton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cofton War Memorial is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Cofton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cofton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cofton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Starcross, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8RP.