Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pensford War Memorial
In or near Chelwood.
Pensford 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
- Keynsham · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pensford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Keynsham, located 6.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is BS39 4HN, and entry is free.
About
Pensford 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 1430676). 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 The memorial, in stone, consists of a Celtic cross decorated with carved Celtic patterns in relief set on a rough-hewn rectangular column with a moulded base, which rises from a rough-hewn square plinth that sits on a two-stepped square base. An inscription on the front face of the plinth reads 1914 THE GREAT WAR 1918 / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY, followed by a list of those who fell in the First World War, and “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. In addition, the right flanking face of the plinth bears an inscription that reads 1939 – 1945, followed by a list of those who fell in the Second World War, and “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS”. The inscriptions are attached in lead lettering. A low curved wall surrounds the front of the memorial, whilst a higher curved wall surrounds the back of the memorial. A square plaque on the back wall reads SITE / PRESENTED BY / MISS ELLEN FLOWERS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pensford War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3714, -2.5485
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Publow
- Postcode
- BS39 4HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Keynsham — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677628 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pensford War Memorial?
- Pensford War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39 4HN), in the parish of Publow.
- What is Pensford War Memorial?
- Pensford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pensford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS39 4HN.
- Is Pensford War Memorial a listed building?
- Pensford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pensford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Pensford War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pensford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pensford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pensford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39 4HN.