Memorials & monuments · South West England
Minehead War Memorial
In or near Dunster.
Minehead 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
- Minehead · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Minehead War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Minehead, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Minehead 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 1431539). 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, erected in 1921. MATERIALS: carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is prominently situated on the summit of St Michael’s Hill and takes the form of a Celtic-style wheel cross and a tall shaft on a rectangular plinth, which in turn rests on a square three-stepped base. The front (east) face of the plinth is inscribed in black painted lettering: IN/ EVERLASTING/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ MINEHEAD/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The names of the fallen are recorded on the north, west and east faces. A stone bench was added to the south side of the base after the Second World War; its back is inscribed with the names of the Fallen. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 15 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minehead War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2108, -3.4771
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Minehead
- Postcode
- TA24 5JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677739 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minehead War Memorial?
- Minehead War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 5JN), in the parish of Minehead.
- What is Minehead War Memorial?
- Minehead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minehead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 5JN.
- Is Minehead War Memorial a listed building?
- Minehead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Minehead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Minehead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minehead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 5JN.