Memorials & monuments · South West England
Marhamchurch War Memorial
In or near Maer.
Marhamchurch 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marhamchurch 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 1457807). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Marhamchurch War Memorial is located in the car park at the junction of Helebridge Road and Underlane to the east of the Grade I-listed Parish Church of St Marwenne. The memorial takes the form of a rough-hewn granite wheel-headed cross on a tapering shaft. The cross shaft rises from a plinth on square base. The east and west faces of the plinth are recessed with a smooth finish. The base of the east face of the cross shaft reads FOR / KING / AND / COUNTRY / 1914-1918 while the face of the plinth below lists the 12 fallen from that conflict. The base of the west face of the cross shaft reads FOR / KING / AND / COUNTRY / 1939-1945 with the face of the plinth below listing the nine fallen from that conflict. The memorial stands on a square, flat, granite area enclosed by a post and chain fence set within the wider tarmaced car park area.
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
Marhamchurch War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in various conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8055, -4.5224
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Marhamchurch
- Postcode
- EX23 0EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marhamchurch War Memorial?
- Marhamchurch War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX23 0EP), in the parish of Marhamchurch.
- What is Marhamchurch War Memorial?
- Marhamchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marhamchurch War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode EX23 0EP.
- Is Marhamchurch War Memorial a listed building?
- Marhamchurch War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marhamchurch War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Marhamchurch War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Marhamchurch War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Marhamchurch War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marhamchurch War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX23 0EP. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.