Memorials & monuments · South West England
No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross
In or near St Keyne.
No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross — 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
- Sandplace · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is Sandplace, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455693). 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 commemorate cross erected at Great Tree in 1897, altered to commemorate subsequent coronations and the First World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the cross is built of granite and stands in a small paved area adjacent to the village hall, facing north. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Celtic-style cross with an ornately carved face, this has a short shaft which stands atop three large blocks which form the base. The original inscription, on a plaque on the face of the main block of the base, reads: 'VICTORIA/ QUEEN & EMPRESS/ ENCLOSED & PLANTED/ AS A MEMORIAL OF THE/ DIAMOND JUBILEE/ OF HER GLORIOUS REIGN/ 1897'. Above this are later added inscriptions which read 'EDWARD VII. 1902', 'GEO. v. 1911', and 'GEORGE VI. 1937'. At the base of the memorial is the plaque added to commemorate the First World War. Its inscription reads: 'THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ IN EVER GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ THIS MEMORIAL STONE IS ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF ST MARTINS, BY-LOOE'. The final inscription is on a plaque added to the side of the memorial, which reads: 'ERECTED/ BY/ THE PARISH/ TO/ COMMEMORATE/ THE/ DIAMOND JUBILEE/ OF/ QUEEN/ ELIZABETH II/ 1952-2012'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is a memorial located in St. Martin-by-Looe, South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3841, -4.4266
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Martin-by-Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Sandplace — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross?
- No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1QP), in the parish of St. Martin-by-Looe.
- What is No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross?
- No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Sandplace, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 1QP.
- Is No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross a listed building?
- No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross a protected site?
- Yes — No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross free to visit?
- Yes, No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to No Man's Land War Memorial and Commemorative Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Sandplace, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1QP.