Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ilminster War Memorial
In or near Chaffcombe.
Ilminster 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ilminster 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 1391223). 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 1939-1/0/10001 20-JAN-05 ILMINSTER War Memorial in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin Church GV II First World War memorial. Erected 1917. Designed by F. Bligh Bond; sculptor Herbert Reed of Exeter. A white Portland stone canopied Calvary with an octagonal cross standing on a grey Doulting stone stepped octagonal plinth, inscribed:- "To the Memory of the Brave Men of Ilminster who gave their lives for their Country in the Great War 1914- ". A First World War memorial by a distinguished church restoration architect and church sculptor. 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, 14 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 492665 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster hosts a variety of theatrical performances, including plays like 'Glorious!' and 'The Welkin'. These productions explore unique stories and themes, providing entertainment through comedy and drama.
Place summary
Ilminster War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9269, -2.9117
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Ilminster
- Postcode
- TA19 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Official site
- www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670592 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ilminster War Memorial?
- Ilminster War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA19 0DJ), in the parish of Ilminster.
- What is Ilminster War Memorial?
- Ilminster War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ilminster War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode TA19 0DJ.
- Is Ilminster War Memorial a listed building?
- Ilminster War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ilminster War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ilminster War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ilminster War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA19 0DJ. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.