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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Exeter War Memorial

In or near Exeter.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

Exeter War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1923.

Exeter War Memorial, memorials & monuments in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Exeter War Memorial, you can take a train to Exeter Central station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EX4 3SA.

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About

Exeter War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1919. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "War memorial, dating to 1923.". Coordinates: 50.7263°, -3.5316°.

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Heritage listing

Exeter War Memorial, also known as The Northernhay War Memorial is a war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in the city of Exeter, Devon. Designed by John Angel, it was erected by public subscription in 1923 and cost over £6,000.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Exeter War Memorial, also known as The Northernhay War Memorial is a war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in the city of Exeter, Devon. Designed by John Angel, it was erected by public subscription in 1923 and cost over £6,000.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

At the time, John Angel was spending four years as an assistant to Sir George Frampton, and his influence is apparent in the allegorical style. The figure of "Peace" (also known as Victory) was exhibited by Angel at The Royal Academy in 1922, After the war additional bronze plaques were added on the base to honour the soldiers killed in that conflict. The memorial is one of two civic memorials in Exeter, the other being the Devon County War Memorial by Sir Edwin Lutyens, in the form a simple cross outside Exeter Cathedral. The two memorials were the responsibility of separate committees; the city and county memorial committees conspicuously failed to work together. According to Sir James…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.7263, -3.5316
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX4 3SA
Parliamentary constituency
Exeter
Established
1919
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central0.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Exeter War Memorial?
Exeter War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 3SA), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
What is Exeter War Memorial?
Exeter War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1923.
How do I get to Exeter War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 3SA.
When was Exeter War Memorial built?
Built or established in 1919.
Is Exeter War Memorial a listed building?
Exeter War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Exeter War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Exeter War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Exeter War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 3SA.