Memorials & monuments · South West England
Moretonhampstead War Memorial
In or near Drewsteignton.
Moretonhampstead 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 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 1457122). 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, unveiled in 1921; later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the stone memorial takes the form of a cenotaph comprising six tiers of carved granite blocks and a two-stepped base. The front (west) face of the uppermost stone block has an incised Greek key pattern, which continues to the sides, and a small Latin cross. Beneath this is an inset bronze plaque which carried the inscription in white painted lettering: TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ AS A TRIBUTE OF OUR/ UNDYING HONOUR/ AND AFFECTION THIS/ STONE IS SET UP/ “WHEN CAN THEIR/ GRLOY FADE?”/(NAMES). A further plaque reads: REMEMBER ALSO/ THE MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE WAR/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES). To either side of the war memorial are small, freestanding granite urns inscribed in raised letter, 1939 and 1945 respectively.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moretonhampstead War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in wartime. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's contributions to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6610, -3.7647
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Moretonhampstead
- Postcode
- TQ13 8NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Official site
- www.moretonmotormuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moretonhampstead War Memorial?
- Moretonhampstead War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8NF), in the parish of Moretonhampstead.
- What is Moretonhampstead War Memorial?
- Moretonhampstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moretonhampstead War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8NF.
- Is Moretonhampstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Moretonhampstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Moretonhampstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Moretonhampstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moretonhampstead War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8NF. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.