Memorials & monuments · South West England
Fovant War Memorial
In or near Baverstock.
Fovant War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fovant War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Tisbury, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is SP3 5JT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fovant War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451739). 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 First World War memorial with a Second World War addition. DESCRIPTION: Fovant War Memorial is located in front of the village hall at the junction of Tisbury Road and Dinton Road, close to the centre of the village. The memorial takes the form of a stone, Latin cross fleurée atop a square, tapering column with a moulded cap and foot. This rises from a square plinth, surmounting a chamfered base. The plinth carries the inscription and names in incised lettering, painted black. The south-east face of the plinth reads, IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 - 1945. The 22 names of those who died in the First World War are recorded on the north-east and south-west faces of the plinth. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: The memorial stands within an area of hardstanding bounded by a dwarf stone wall; there is an opening at the south-east side to allow access to the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fovant War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is part of a series of hillside tributes in the area, notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0593, -1.9963
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Fovant
- Postcode
- SP3 5JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fovant War Memorial?
- Fovant War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5JT), in the parish of Fovant.
- What is Fovant War Memorial?
- Fovant War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fovant War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5JT.
- Is Fovant War Memorial a listed building?
- Fovant War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fovant War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fovant War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fovant War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fovant War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fovant War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5JT.