Memorials & monuments · South West England
Exmouth War Memorial
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Exmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Exmouth War Memorial is located at postcode EX8 1AG and is easily accessible from Exmouth railway station, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Exmouth War Memorial is a public memorial in Devon, South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area EX8.
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Heritage listing
Details EXMOUTH 931/0/10021 THE STRAND 13-NOV-08 War Memorial II War Memorial. Granite. A four stepped octagonal stone base surmounted by chamfered granite cross on a square plinth. On the stone plinth to the base of the cross are two inscriptions: IN 1914-19/IN MEMORY/OF OUR BRAVE MEN WHO/GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US/"IS IT NOTHING TO YOU/ALL YE THAT PASS BY" 1939-1945/"WE WILL REMEMBER THEM" SOURCES: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.25276/fromUkniwmSearch/1 REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The Exmouth War Memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * An eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community * The competent design and craftsmanship of this war memorial, with large chamfered granite cross SY0004880939 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, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 505670 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Exmouth Museum & Heritage Centre showcases the local history of Exmouth, preserving its heritage for over 40 years. Visitors can explore various artefacts and exhibits that reflect the town's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Exmouth War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Exmouth, Devon, South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within the designated Exe Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6196, -3.4143
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 10.00 – 16.00; Saturday 10.00 – 13.00; closed Fridays & Sundays
Sources
- osm: n599055058 (ODbL)
- commons: The War memorial, The Strand, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 1108996.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exmouth War Memorial?
- Exmouth War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 1AG), in the parish of Exmouth.
- What is Exmouth War Memorial?
- Exmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX8 1AG.
- Is Exmouth War Memorial a listed building?
- Exmouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Exmouth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Exmouth War Memorial is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Exmouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Exmouth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Exmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 1AG.