Memorials & monuments · South West England
Eggesford War Memorial
Eggesford 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
Eggesford 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 1452581). 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 The granite war memorial stands in the road junction at Eggesford Fourways. It takes the form of a plain Latin cross, standings on a three-stage base. The uppermost stage carries the inscription 1914 – 1919, incised into the front face. The principal dedication (heavily weathered at the time of writing, 2017) to the front face of the middle stage, reads IN PROUD AND HONOURED MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR (line breaks unknown), below which the commemorated names are listed. The memorial is enclosed by rails and a low kerb.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eggesford War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8751, -3.8714
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Eggesford
- Postcode
- EX18 7QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479288 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eggesford War Memorial?
- Eggesford War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX18 7QZ), in the parish of Eggesford.
- Is Eggesford War Memorial a listed building?
- Eggesford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eggesford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eggesford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eggesford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX18 7QZ. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.