Memorials & monuments · South West England
Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate
In or near Dolton.
Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate — 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
- Portsmouth Arms · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Dolton War Memorial is located in Devon, postcode EX19 8QS. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, which is 9.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1449520). 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 MATERIALS: granite, Dolton stone, ironwork. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a small garden enclosure at the junction of South Street and Fore Street. Numerous Grade II-listed buildings are clustered around this road junction. The c3m tall Dartmoor granite wheel-head cross rises from a pedestal, square on plan, which stands on a square base. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1918/ (NAMES). The commemorated names are recorded by regiment or service, and the Second World War names are listed to one side. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the garden is enclosed by a coped wall, in Dolton stone, carrying hoop-topped iron railings: except to the rear, where the stonework of the wall is raised above the garden’s lawn and is not railed. The cross is approached from street level by a rake of steps leading up from the garden gate: the gate is also formed of hoop-topped rails, with dog rails, and is carried on stone piers with pyramidal caps. 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, 22 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dolton War Memorial, located in the parish of Dolton, Devon, is a Grade II listed structure. It comprises a memorial cross, along with garden walls, railings, gate piers, and a gate, commemorating those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8910, -4.0328
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Dolton
- Postcode
- EX19 8QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Arms — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478957 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate?
- Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX19 8QS), in the parish of Dolton.
- What is Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate?
- Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Arms, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX19 8QS.
- Is Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate a listed building?
- Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate free to visit?
- Yes, Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dolton War Memorial, including memorial cross and garden walls, railings, gate piers, and gate?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX19 8QS. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.