Memorials & monuments · South West England
North Hill War Memorial
In or near Upton Cross.
North Hill 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
- Mansion House Station · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the North Hill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL15 7PN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
North Hill 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 1422417). 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 and Second World War memorial, unveiled in 1919. MATERIAL: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a wheel cross and tapering shaft, decorated with a raised-stone longsword, surmounted on a three-tiered base and surrounded by a set of metal railings to the north. The dedication on the front (north) face of the top tier reads, in raised black lettering, 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919, with the fourteen names of those who died during the First World War on the middle tier. The bottom tier reads, 'GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS'. The west faces reads 1939-1945 and the names of four men who died during the Second World War. 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, 10 August 2017.
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
The North Hill War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5792, -4.4271
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lewannick
- Postcode
- PL15 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676949 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Hill War Memorial?
- North Hill War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7PN), in the parish of Lewannick.
- What is North Hill War Memorial?
- North Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7PN.
- Is North Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- North Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — North Hill War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is North Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7PN.