Memorials & monuments · South West England
Corsham War Memorial
In or near Lacock.
Corsham 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
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Corsham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chippenham, located 5.9 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SN13 9HR.
About
Corsham 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 1447301). 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 cenotaph of 1921 date. MATERIALS: dressed Bath stone. DESCRIPTION: a cenotaph on a three-stepped square base and plinth. There are moulded panels with a wreath detail above to the front and side faces of the cenotaph. Above the panels is a band, inscribed to the front: DUTY NOBLY DONE. Above the band are bronze eagle wings to the front and bronze crossed rifles and helmet to the sides. The front panel is inscribed: THIS MEMORIAL/ IS ERECTED/ BY THE INHABITANTS/ OF CORSHAM TO BE A/ PERMANENT TOKEN/ OF THEIR GRATITUDE/ TO ALL WHO DIED FOR/ THEM IN THE WAR OF/ 1914 - 1918/ AND ESPECIALLY THE/ MEN OF CORSHAM/ NAMED HEREON. The plinth below is inscribed: ALSO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ AND IN OTHER THEATRES OF WAR. The panels and plinth to the sides are inscribed with the names of the fallen. The cenotaph stands next to a memorial garden. 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, 3 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Corsham War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4307, -2.1841
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Corsham
- Postcode
- SN13 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478817 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corsham War Memorial?
- Corsham War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN13 9HR), in the parish of Corsham.
- What is Corsham War Memorial?
- Corsham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Corsham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN13 9HR.
- Is Corsham War Memorial a listed building?
- Corsham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Corsham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Corsham War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Corsham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Corsham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Corsham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN13 9HR.