Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pilning War Memorial
In or near Easter Compton.
Pilning War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pilning War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pilning, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is BS35 4JA, and entry is free.
About
Pilning War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426987). 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 World War memorial, later amended to commemorate the casualties of the Second World War. MATERIAL: granite. DESCRIPTION: a wheel cross tops a tall shaft that stands on a tapering plinth and a square base. The names of the fallen are shown in raised lettering on recessed panels on the front and side faces of the plinth. On the front (south) face the dedication reads; ‘ERECTED IN MEMORY OF’, followed by the names of those who died during the First World War, ‘WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 -1918’. The side faces include the names of those who died during the Second World War and the dedication reads, on the east face; ‘1939 1945/ THE PATH OF DUTY WAS THE WAY TO GLORY’ and on the west face; 'ALSO TO COMMEMORATE THOSE WHO NOBLY/ RESPONDED TO THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL’. 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, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pilning War Memorial is located in South Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is a notable example of a community memorial.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5635, -2.6426
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Pilning and Severn Beach
- Postcode
- BS35 4JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Pilning — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677322 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilning War Memorial?
- Pilning War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS35 4JA), in the parish of Pilning and Severn Beach.
- What is Pilning War Memorial?
- Pilning War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pilning War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS35 4JA.
- Is Pilning War Memorial a listed building?
- Pilning War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pilning War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Pilning War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Pilning War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pilning War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pilning War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pilning, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS35 4JA.