Memorials & monuments · South West England
Falmouth War Memorial
In or near St Mawes.
Falmouth 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
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Falmouth War Memorial, you can take a train to Penmere station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is TR11 2DD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Falmouth 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 1439750). 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 war memorial cross of mid-C20 date. MATERIALS: of dressed granite. DESCRIPTION: a plain tapering cross on a three-stepped square base and tapering plinth. The cross has an incised front (south) face with TO OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD inscribed within a roundel at the base of the shaft. THe north face is inscribed: THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. The cross shaft stands on a square base and a plaque is attached to the south face which reads: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES/ THE NAMES OF THE/ MEN AND WOMEN/ OF FALMOUTH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WAR OF – 1939 – 1945/ THE NAMES OF THE FALLEN ARE RECORDED/ IN THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE/ IN THE PARISH CHURCH. The plinth below has a plaque that reads: THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918, below which (and to the other faces) the plinth is inscribed with names of the fallen. 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, 24 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Falmouth Art Gallery is a free art gallery located in the heart of Falmouth, sharing its historic Municipal Building with the Town Library. It features a diverse range of exhibitions, collection displays, and events that reflect the town's cultural heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Falmouth War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial stands as a notable tribute within the town.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1538, -5.0785
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 2DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Penmere — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sat. 10 – 5pm; closed Sunday & Bank Holidays
- Official site
- www.falmouthartgallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478154 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falmouth War Memorial?
- Falmouth War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 2DD), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Falmouth War Memorial?
- Falmouth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Falmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 2DD.
- Is Falmouth War Memorial a listed building?
- Falmouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Falmouth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Falmouth War Memorial is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Falmouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Falmouth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Falmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penmere, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 2DD.