Memorials & monuments · South West England
Limpley Stoke War Memorial
In or near Limpley Stoke.
Limpley Stoke War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Limpley Stoke War Memorial, you can take a train to Freshford station, which is 1.1 km away. The postcode for the memorial is BA2 7GF, and entry is free.
About
Limpley Stoke War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452132). 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, 1921, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Limpley Stoke War Memorial stands in the centre of the village on the western side of Middle Stoke road opposite 32 Middle Stoke; it is close to 28, 33 and 36 Middle Stoke (all Grade II-listed). It takes the form of a rough rectangular stone, set upright on its short edge, with two brass plaques attached to its eastern face. The larger plaque has a curved top and is set into a fielded panel on the memorial. It features a laurel wreath in relief around the words ROLL/ OF/ HONOUR, above a scroll containing the words LIMPLEY STOKE. Beneath this is the dedication, THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR OF 1914–18/ (9 NAMES)/ THESE GAVE THEIR SERVICE/ (54 NAMES). A second rectangular plaque has been added beneath the first with the inscription, ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAME)/ 1939 – 45. The memorial rises from a narrow plinth of rough-dressed stone set in three courses. The whole stands on a platform of rubble-coursed stone with a short flight of steps leading from the road to the memorial. At the north-west and south-east corners of the platform are short, square pillars of similar construction.
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
Limpley Stoke War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its historical significance is underscored by its protected status.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3448, -2.3160
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Limpley Stoke
- Postcode
- BA2 7GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Limpley Stoke War Memorial?
- Limpley Stoke War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7GF), in the parish of Limpley Stoke.
- What is Limpley Stoke War Memorial?
- Limpley Stoke War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Limpley Stoke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7GF.
- Is Limpley Stoke War Memorial a listed building?
- Limpley Stoke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Limpley Stoke War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Limpley Stoke War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Limpley Stoke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Limpley Stoke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Limpley Stoke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7GF.