Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kingscote Memorial Cross
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Kingscote Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingscote Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, which is 8.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL8 8XY. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kingscote Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1423576). 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 A war memorial of pre-1921 date. MATERIALS: constructed of Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a freestanding cross on a tapering column that stands on a rectangular base. Around the base is decorative stone edging. The head of Christ is carved in relief at the cross intersection. Beneath the face of Christ is carved the text: PRO/PATRIA, and below this the dates: 1914 1918. The principal elevation of the shaft is carved with the names of the commemorated from the First World War (12). Below is the text: REQUIESCANT/IN PACE. The base is inscribed with the dates: 1939-1945 and the names of the fallen from the Second World War (6). The stone edging is carved to the centre with the text: RESURGAM. Surrounding the structure to the rear and sides is a capped dry-stone wall. The war memorial sits upon a paved area, raised by two steps. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 10 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingscote Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates significant local historical events and figures. The structure's designation reflects its architectural and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6647, -2.2642
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Kingscote
- Postcode
- GL8 8XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677031 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingscote Memorial Cross?
- Kingscote Memorial Cross is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL8 8XY), in the parish of Kingscote.
- What is Kingscote Memorial Cross?
- Kingscote Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingscote Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL8 8XY.
- Is Kingscote Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Kingscote Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kingscote Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Kingscote Memorial Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingscote Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Kingscote Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingscote Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL8 8XY. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.