Memorials & monuments · South West England
Harbertonford War Memorial
In or near Harberton.
Harbertonford 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
- Totnes · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Harbertonford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Totnes, located 5 km away. The postcode for navigation is TQ9 7SX, and entry is free.
About
Harbertonford 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 1444746). 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. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite with metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: the two-tiered square plinth is topped by an obelisk. The S face of the plinth bears the names of the Fallen integrated within a dedication in raised lettering that reads IN GRATEFUL AND/ HONOURED REMEMBRANCE/ OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND EMPIRE IN THE/ GREAT WAR, 1914-1918./ (NAMES)/ THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY/ NIGHT AND DAY. 1SAMUEL XXV.16. The memorial is surrounded by a square enclosure of low tubular railings attached to eight small obelisk-shaped granite posts. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harbertonford War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3933, -3.7128
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Harberton
- Postcode
- TQ9 7SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478664 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbertonford War Memorial?
- Harbertonford War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 7SX), in the parish of Harberton.
- What is Harbertonford War Memorial?
- Harbertonford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harbertonford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 7SX.
- Is Harbertonford War Memorial a listed building?
- Harbertonford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harbertonford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Harbertonford War Memorial is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harbertonford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harbertonford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harbertonford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 7SX.