Memorials & monuments · South West England
Fremington War Memorial
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Fremington 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
- Barnstaple · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fremington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Barnstaple, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is EX31 3BL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fremington 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 1393947). 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 FREMINGTON 1601/0/10003 CHURCH HILL 06-SEP-10 War Memorial II War Memorial built circa 1919. DESCRIPTON: A granite Celtic cross atop an elongated shaft, which stands on a tapered rectangular plinth elevated on a stone base. The names of those lost during the First World War appear on the south face of the plinth below the inscription: 'IN PROUD AND GRATEUL MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 ', and below this the inscription 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE'; the east face carries the names of the fallen of the Second World War. The war memorial stands in a prominent position within the village of Fremington, adjacent to the Church of St Peter and Fremington Manor (both listed Grade II*). HISTORY: Erected to commemorate the men of the parish who fell in the First World War (1914-1918). It was later used to record the names of those who fell in the Second World War (1939-1945). SOURCES http:/www.ukniwm.org.uk/ (United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials) accessed on 2 July 2010 REASONS FOR DESIGATION: The war memorial in Fremington is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historical: as a poignant reminder of the tragic impact of world events upon this small community * Group Value: with the nearby Church of St Peter (listed at Grade II*) This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 8 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 508326 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fremington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifice in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0723, -4.1260
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Fremington
- Postcode
- EX31 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26673081 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fremington War Memorial?
- Fremington War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 3BL), in the parish of Fremington.
- What is Fremington War Memorial?
- Fremington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fremington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 3BL.
- Is Fremington War Memorial a listed building?
- Fremington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fremington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fremington War Memorial is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fremington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fremington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fremington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 3BL.