Memorials & monuments · South West England
Compton Bassett War Memorial
In or near Avebury.
Compton Bassett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton Bassett War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1272430). 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 1385/0/10012 12-NOV-02 COMPTON BASSETT War Memorial II Second World War memorial. Erected 1950. Portland stone. Plain octagonal base with pedestal surmounted by tall Latin cross with a sword or cross carved on the front. Inscribed on the pedestal are the names of servicemen killed in the First and Second World Wars and a verse attributed to Capt. Fielding Johnson, one of the principal benefactors, who lost his only son and step-son in the Second World War. This is an uncommon example of a Second World War memorial. 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, 16 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489844 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Bassett War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4451, -1.9535
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Compton Bassett
- Postcode
- SN11 8RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26562268 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Bassett War Memorial?
- Compton Bassett War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8RE), in the parish of Compton Bassett.
- What is Compton Bassett War Memorial?
- Compton Bassett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compton Bassett War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode SN11 8RE.
- Is Compton Bassett War Memorial a listed building?
- Compton Bassett War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Compton Bassett War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Bassett War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Compton Bassett War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Compton Bassett War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton Bassett War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8RE. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.