Memorials & monuments · South West England
Creech St Michael War Memorial
In or near Stoke St Mary.
Creech St Michael War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Creech St Michael War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Taunton, located 4.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav directions is TA3 5PP.
About
Creech St Michael 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 1434605). 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 First World War memorial, dating from 1922; further inscriptions added after Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is carved from granite and takes the form of a Celtic-style wheel cross set on a square plinth with a two-stepped base. The structure stands on a square slab. The front (east) face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918./ (NAMES). Immediately below, on the upper step, is the inscription: SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1949./ (NAMES). 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, 15 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Creech St Michael War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0224, -3.0363
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Creech St. Michael
- Postcode
- TA3 5PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678026 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Creech St Michael War Memorial?
- Creech St Michael War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 5PP), in the parish of Creech St. Michael.
- What is Creech St Michael War Memorial?
- Creech St Michael War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Creech St Michael War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 5PP.
- Is Creech St Michael War Memorial a listed building?
- Creech St Michael War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Creech St Michael War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Creech St Michael War Memorial is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Creech St Michael War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Creech St Michael War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Creech St Michael War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 5PP.