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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

OP16

In or near Gidleigh.

Free admission

OP16 — Monument, dating to 1919.

River Taw valley - geograph.org.uk - 2036019

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

OP16 is a public memorial in South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.4 km away.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

OP16 is a memorial located in South-West England, designated as part of the North Dartmoor SSSI. This site is notable for its ecological significance, contributing to the preservation of the unique Dartmoor landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6767, -3.9713
Nearest railway station
Okehampton6.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is OP16?
OP16 is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is OP16?
OP16 — Monument, dating to 1919.
How do I get to OP16?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.4 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6767°, -3.9713°.
Is OP16 a protected site?
Yes — OP16 is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is OP16 free to visit?
Yes, OP16 is free to enter.
How do I get to OP16?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.4 km away.