Memorials & monuments · South West England
Potterne War Memorial
In or near Poulshot.
Potterne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Potterne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1445827). 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 tall Portland stone memorial stands outside the Church of St Mary (Grade I), in the north-east corner of the churchyard. It consists of a blind wheel-head cross with an octagonal shaft and moulded foot, standing on a plinth. The plinth comprises an octagonal drum with a shallow circular head. The plinth stands on a three-stepped, octagonal, base, the uppermost step being deeper than the two lower steps. The inscription SEE YE TO IT THAT THESE SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN is carved in relief around the circular head of the plinth. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the base reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF/ POTTERNE MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919. The names of the fallen are recorded on other faces of the plinth. A rectangular bronze plaque fixed to the upper step of the base reads ALSO OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 5 October 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potterne War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3261, -2.0074
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Potterne
- Postcode
- SN10 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478737 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potterne War Memorial?
- Potterne War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 5NF), in the parish of Potterne.
- What is Potterne War Memorial?
- Potterne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potterne War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10 5NF.
- Is Potterne War Memorial a listed building?
- Potterne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Potterne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Potterne War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Potterne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Potterne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potterne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 5NF. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.