Where is Kenwyn War Memorial?

Kenwyn War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 3UY), in the parish of Truro.

How do I get to Kenwyn War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 3UY.

Is Kenwyn War Memorial a listed building?

Kenwyn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Kenwyn War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Kenwyn War Memorial is part of the Carrick Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).

Is Kenwyn War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Kenwyn War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Kenwyn War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 3UY.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Kenwyn War Memorial

In or near Truro.

Free admission

Kenwyn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Lychgate and Schoolroom Kenwyn Church - geograph.org.uk - 3155039 — Mike May — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Truro · 0.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Kenwyn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Truro, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TR1 3UY.

Directions on Google Maps →

Kenwyn 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 1449789). 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 War memorial, unveiled on 27 June 1920. Commemorating those who died in service during the First and Second World War. MATERIALS: Cornish-granite stone and raised metal lettering DESCRIPTION: a square base topped by a tapered plinth, a shaft and a wheel cross with Celtic-style decoration. The dedication is located within a recessed panel on the west face of the plinth, and reads ‘1914-1918/ KENWYN/ WAR MEMORIAL/ ALSO/ 1939-1948/ (the names of Second World War casualties)/ LEST WE FORGET'. The names of those who died during the First World War are on the north and south faces of the plinth.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Carrick Heaths SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kenwyn War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the community's dedication to remembrance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.2719, -5.0640
District: Cornwall
Parish: Truro
Postcode: TR1 3UY
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
Nearest railway station: Truro — 0.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478991 (CC0)

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