Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ivybridge War Memorial
In or near Cornwood.
Ivybridge 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
- Ivybridge · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ivybridge War Memorial is located in Ivybridge, Devon, with the nearest railway station being Ivybridge, approximately 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ivybridge 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 1465482). 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, of 1922, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed from grey granite. PLAN: the memorial stands at the junction of Fore Street and Erme Road, facing south. DESCRIPTION: a Latin cross rising from a slim pedestal, set at the centre of a curved screen wall. The screen has recessed panels bearing inscriptions, and a pedimented pier at either end. The pedestal, inscribed with applied lead lettering, reads ‘IN HONOUR / OF THE MEN OF IVYBRIDGE / WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE / FOR THEIR / COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918’. The names of the 44 fallen from the First World War are recorded on the recessed panels on the wall of the memorial. The south faces of both piers list thirteen names each, under the dedication ‘1939-1945’. The memorial stands on a paved area with a dwarf post and chain fence.
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
Ivybridge War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3901, -3.9203
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Ivybridge
- Postcode
- PL21 0FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q75611719 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ivybridge War Memorial?
- Ivybridge War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0FN), in the parish of Ivybridge.
- What is Ivybridge War Memorial?
- Ivybridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ivybridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0FN.
- Is Ivybridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Ivybridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ivybridge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ivybridge War Memorial is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ivybridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ivybridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ivybridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0FN.