Memorials & monuments · South West England
Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial
In or near Drewsteignton.
Moretonhampstead Cross 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
Moretonhampstead Cross 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 1457158). 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 memorial, constructed in about 1922. MATERIALS: Granite. DESCRIPTION: The memorial takes the form of a Latin cross set on a tapering, square-section plinth, which stands on a two-stepped platform. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: A SYMBOL OF VICTORY / AND A MEMORIAL OF THE MEN / OF MORETONHAMPSTEAD / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the wars, reflecting the architectural style and historical significance of its period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6611, -3.7627
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Moretonhampstead
- Postcode
- TQ13 8NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479713 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial?
- Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8NN), in the parish of Moretonhampstead.
- What is Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial?
- Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8NN.
- Is Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial a listed building?
- Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moretonhampstead Cross War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8NN. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.