Memorials & monuments · South West England
Marshwood War Memorial
In or near Marshwood.
Marshwood 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
- Axminster · 9.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Marshwood War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Axminster, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is DT6 5QD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Marshwood 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 1452104). 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 First World War village war memorial cross dating to about 1920, with later Second World War additions. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: a plain cross set above a square base with a plinth of two steps. The memorial is located at the centre of the hamlet of Marshalsea, which is adjacent to Marshwood. The memorial has a Latin cross with plain, unadorned arms and shaft rising from an equally plain base, below which are two steps, the lower of which has a chamfered top. INSCRIPTION: the base is inscribed to its east side, which faces the road, with enamelled inset lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE / WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918. Names are listed below. The top step of the plinth has the inscription: 1939 - 1945, with a single name. The sides and back are plain.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Foxdown Children's Farm is a family-run working farm located in Marshwood Vale, West Dorset. Visitors can enjoy interacting with a variety of animals, participate in animal handling sessions, and explore the farm's scenic views of the Jurassic coastline.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marshwood War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the area’s historical contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7970, -2.8681
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Marshwood
- Postcode
- DT6 5QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9.8 km
- Opening
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am–5pm; closed Wednesdays and Sundays
- Official site
- foxdownfarm.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479239 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marshwood War Memorial?
- Marshwood War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 5QD), in the parish of Marshwood.
- What is Marshwood War Memorial?
- Marshwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marshwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 5QD.
- Is Marshwood War Memorial a listed building?
- Marshwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marshwood War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Marshwood War Memorial is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Marshwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Marshwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marshwood War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 5QD. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.