Memorials & monuments · South West England
Otterton War Memorial
In or near Otterton.
Otterton 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
- Exmouth · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Otterton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Exmouth, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX9 7HG. Entry is free.
About
Otterton 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 1393173). 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 OTTERTON 1587/0/10007 ST MICHAELS CLOSE 05-MAR-09 (Centre of) War Memorial II War Memorial. Granite. A two stepped square stone base surmounted by a chamfered granite cross on a square plinth. On the stone plinth to the base of the cross is the inscription: THIS MEMORIAL/WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS/TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF/THE MEN OF OTTERTON/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/THESE MEN OF OURS, UNSELFISH, UNAFRAID/WENT TO THE WORLD-WIDE FIGHT/FORGET NOT HOW THEY FOUGHT, AND HOW WE PRAYED/FOR ENGLAND AND THE RIGHT/THEIR NAMES LIVE FOR EVERMORE/R.I.P./(NAMES)/1939-1945/(NAMES) HISTORY: The war memorial was unveiled by Lord Clinton on 1 August 1920. In 2008 the base and perimeter path was restored. SOURCES: REASONS FOR DESIGNATION: The Otterton War Memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * An eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community * The competent design and craftsmanship of this war memorial, with large chamfered granite cross 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, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 505914 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Otterton Mill is a historic working watermill located in Devon, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional milling practices. The site features a café, farm shop, artisan bakery, and an art gallery showcasing local crafts and artworks.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: PEBBLEBED HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Otterton War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6591, -3.3032
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Otterton
- Postcode
- EX9 7HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 8.9 km
- Opening
- 9:30-17:00
- Official site
- www.ottertonmill.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26672357 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Otterton War Memorial?
- Otterton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX9 7HG), in the parish of Otterton.
- What is Otterton War Memorial?
- Otterton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Otterton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX9 7HG.
- Is Otterton War Memorial a listed building?
- Otterton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Otterton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Otterton War Memorial is part of the PEBBLEBED HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Otterton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Otterton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Otterton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX9 7HG. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.