Memorials & monuments · South West England
Freshford War Memorial
In or near Freshford.
Freshford 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
- Freshford · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Freshford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Freshford, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is BA2 7TZ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Freshford 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 1393521). 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 FRESHFORD 67/0/10011 THE TYNING 11-NOV-09 (Northwest side) War Memorial II War memorial. 1922. Bath stone obelisk on square plinth, with chamfered corners, and three-stepped base. The obelisk is surmounted by a bronze Eternal Flame. The plinth bears a dedication on its south face to those lost in World War I on a slate plaque. The inscription reads `TO THE MEN OF FRESHFORD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919' below this is a list of 17 names followed by ' "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERYMORE" '. A smaller slate plaque on the top step bears the names those lost in WWII. The inscription reads `1939 - 1945' followed by a list of four names. HISTORY: The memorial was dedicated on 18 April 1922 and unveiled by the Marquis of Bath. The engraving of the plaque was carried out by George Moore, a local public house landlord and former stonemason. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION: Freshford 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 * GGood use of local materials, with symbolic interest of the Eternal Flame surmounting the obelisk. 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, 15 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 506899 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Freshford War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3380, -2.3081
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Freshford
- Postcode
- BA2 7TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26672678 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freshford War Memorial?
- Freshford War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7TZ), in the parish of Freshford.
- What is Freshford War Memorial?
- Freshford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Freshford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7TZ.
- Is Freshford War Memorial a listed building?
- Freshford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Freshford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Freshford War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Freshford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Freshford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Freshford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7TZ.