Memorials & monuments · South West England
Frampton Cotterell War Memorial
In or near Frampton Cotterell.
Frampton Cotterell 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
- Yate · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is located in South Gloucestershire, with the postcode BS36 2AB. The nearest railway station is Yate, which is 3.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Frampton Cotterell 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 1426468). 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, erected in 1922. MATERIALS: carved from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of the church of St Peter (Grade II*). It comprises a Celtic cross and a tapering shaft with runic carvings including a dove, tree and a whale, representing air, land and sea respectively. It stands on a tall rectangular plinth which has a chamfered collar inscribed with: TO THE/ GLORY/ OF GOD. Below this is an inscription in black painted lettering which reads: A THANK OFFERING/ FOR PEACE/ AND IN/ HONOURED MEMORY/ OF/ THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918 / (Names)/ RIP. The right return is inscribed: 1939-1945 / (Names). SUBSIDIARY FEATURE: the memorial is stands within a small remembrance garden that is enclosed by low stone rubble walls and which is not included in the listing. 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, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It serves as a commemorative structure honouring those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5357, -2.4810
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Frampton Cotterell
- Postcode
- BS36 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677287 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frampton Cotterell War Memorial?
- Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS36 2AB), in the parish of Frampton Cotterell.
- What is Frampton Cotterell War Memorial?
- Frampton Cotterell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Frampton Cotterell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS36 2AB.
- Is Frampton Cotterell War Memorial a listed building?
- Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Frampton Cotterell War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Frampton Cotterell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Frampton Cotterell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Frampton Cotterell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS36 2AB.