Memorials & monuments · South West England
Launceston War Memorial
In or near Lawhitton.
Launceston 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
- Launceston · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Launceston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Launceston, located 0.5 km away. The postcode is PL15 8AE, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Launceston 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 1052240). 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 LAUNCESTON SX32843384 THE SQUARE 660-1/4/176 Launceston War Memorial 13/09/72 (Formerly Listed as: THE SQUARE Launceston War Memorial to 1st World War) GV II 1st World War memorial. 1921. Granite ashlar in the style of a market cross or lantern. Octagonal plan. Gothic style. 6 steps to base, plain ashlar plinth with weathered copings; buttressed stage above with inset inscribed panels, then an open stage with traceried lights, a moulded cornice, buttress finials and radiating ribs up to central cross. Listing NGR: SX3316084560 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, 13 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 370129 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Launceston War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its significance lies in its dedication to local military history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6368, -4.3607
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Launceston
- Postcode
- PL15 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26304037 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Launceston War Memorial?
- Launceston War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 8AE), in the parish of Launceston.
- What is Launceston War Memorial?
- Launceston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Launceston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 8AE.
- Is Launceston War Memorial a listed building?
- Launceston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Launceston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Launceston War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Launceston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Launceston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Launceston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 8AE.