Where is Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial?

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0AA), in the parish of Maiden Newton.

How do I get to Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0AA.

Is Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial a listed building?

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0AA.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial

In or near Maiden Newton.

Free admission

Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton · 0.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is DT2 0AA, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch 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 1288287). 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 MAIDEN NEWTON SY 5997 CHURCH ROAD 10/174 War Memorial GV II War Memorial. 1920 by E S Prior. First War memorial with Second War Fallen added. Portland stone. Three-sided plinth. 6-sided obelisk with at junction with plinth carved wreath and VICTORY; cross and SACRIFICE; anchor and HOPE. Two bands on the obelisk: top band with incised dates, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919. Lower band with: "NOT UNTO US LORD BE THE PRAISE 1920". Listing NGR: SY5969597817 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, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 400115 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Maiden Newton, South-West England. It commemorates local individuals who served in the armed forces. The memorial is a significant historical monument within the community.

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

Coordinates: 50.7785, -2.5730
District: Dorset
Parish: Maiden Newton
Postcode: DT2 0AA
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton — 0.3 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26576694 (CC0)

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