Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cove War Memorial
In or near Oakford.
Cove 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cove 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 1457251). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1921. MATERIALS: polished pink granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial takes the form of a Latin cross, which is supported by a three-stepped-base. The inscription in lead lettering is on the north-west elevation of the memorial. The inscription on the base of the memorial reads: THIS CROSS IS ERECTED/TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914-18./ (NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.”/ IN HOC SICNO VINCES. The memorial sits on a stone step and is surrounded by a small, gravelled area.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cove War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, serving as a significant historical marker in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9641, -3.4862
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Tiverton
- Postcode
- EX16 7RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479726 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cove War Memorial?
- Cove War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 7RX), in the parish of Tiverton.
- What is Cove War Memorial?
- Cove War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cove War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 7RX.
- Is Cove War Memorial a listed building?
- Cove War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cove War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cove War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cove War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 7RX. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.