Memorials & monuments · South West England
Membury War Memorial
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Membury 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 · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Membury War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Axminster, located 5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EX13 7AF.
About
Membury 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 1438719). 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 MATERIALS: Doulting Stone cross, Blue Lias foundations, limestone retaining wall and plaque, bronze plaque. DESCRIPTION: Membury War Memorial consists of a Latin cross standing over 5m tall. The arms of the cross are octagonal in profile and rise from a tapered octagonal shaft. The shaft is set upon an octagonal plinth with rounded corners which is set upon a square two-stepped base. To the front of the war memorial is a limestone retaining wall which holds a stone dedication tablet which bears the inscription in incised, ornate lettering and reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE SACRIFICES MADE/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ AUGUST 1914 NOVEMBER 1918/ BY THIS SIGN THOU SHALT/ CONQUER. A bronze plaque on the memorial is dedicated to those who fell in the Second World War which reads 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Membury War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8214, -3.0285
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Membury
- Postcode
- EX13 7AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478022 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Membury War Memorial?
- Membury War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 7AF), in the parish of Membury.
- What is Membury War Memorial?
- Membury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Membury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 7AF.
- Is Membury War Memorial a listed building?
- Membury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Membury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Membury War Memorial is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Membury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Membury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Membury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 7AF.