Memorials & monuments · South West England
Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial
In or near Sandford.
Crediton and Hamlets 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
- Crediton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Crediton, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX17 3EB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Crediton and Hamlets 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 1389418). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16/01/2017 672-1/0/10001 CREDITON, UNION STREET, Crediton War Memorial 06.09.01 G.V. II First World War memorial. 1923; by Frederick Bligh Bond. Timber-framed with sandstone central pier. Shingle roof and spire. Built in form of a Medieval market cross, octagonal on plan with a timber arcade of moulded 2-centred arches, the posts on stone pads, the arcade-plate supporting a steeply-pitched shingle roof rising to an open timber lantern which is surmounted by a tall shingle spire with a simple wrought-iron cross on top. The shingle roof and spire have bell-cast eaves. Inside, there is an arch-braced timber roof structure supported on an octagonal sandstone pier rising up through the centre with an integral seat around its base and Portland stone panels on the sides, inscribed with names of the dead. The floor is of randomly laid sandstone. An unusually well designed and finely crafted War memorial in the form of a market cross. Listing NGR: SS8344100230 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, 8 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 488077 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Crediton Area History & Museum Society operates a local museum that showcases the history of Crediton through various exhibits and a growing archive of documents and photographs. The museum is run entirely by volunteers and offers a program of local history talks and town trails for visitors interested in exploring the area's heritage.
Place summary
The Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7899, -3.6550
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Crediton
- Postcode
- EX17 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton — 0.9 km
- Official site
- creditonhistory.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26668852 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial?
- Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 3EB), in the parish of Crediton.
- What is Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial?
- Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 3EB.
- Is Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial a listed building?
- Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 3EB.