Memorials & monuments · South West England
Instow War Memorial
In or near Instow.
Instow 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 · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Instow War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Barnstaple, located 7.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX39 4LU, and entry is free.
About
Instow 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 1449685). 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 The Devon granite memorial stands on high ground in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade I) and in close proximity to a number of Grade II-listed churchyard monuments and the lych gate. It takes the form of a plain Latin cross rising from a small pedestal, square on plan, that stands on a two-stepped octagonal base. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS/ AND MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. The commemorated names are listed on the other faces of the pedestal with, above the Second World War names, 1939 - GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY – 1945. 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, 10 November 2017.
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
Instow War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0583, -4.1703
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Instow
- Postcode
- EX39 4LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478976 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Instow War Memorial?
- Instow War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 4LU), in the parish of Instow.
- What is Instow War Memorial?
- Instow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Instow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 4LU.
- Is Instow War Memorial a listed building?
- Instow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Instow War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Instow War Memorial is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Instow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Instow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Instow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 4LU.