Memorials & monuments · South West England
Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial
In or near Pool.
Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
P Barnett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Camborne, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is TR14 0JR, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan 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 1452946). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details War memorial, erected in 1920. MATERIALS: constructed of Cornish granite, with black metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: located on the village green to the south side of The Square in Praze-an-Beeble, the war memorial comprises a Celtic wheel cross with knotwork carving to the arms, a tapered rectangular shaft, and a three-stepped plinth. It stands on a square platform with edging stones and iron railings around its perimeter, and the whole is set within a recess, edged with kerbstones. The north face of the plinth is inscribed IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF CROWAN,/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY,/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1918./ THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED IN DEEP GRATITUDE/ BY THE PEOPLE OF CROWAN. Beneath are inscribed the names of the 23 men of the parish who died in the First World War. On the east face of the plinth is the inscription GREAT WAR/ 1939 – 1945 with the names of the 10 men of the parish who died during the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local historical significance and community remembrance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1737, -5.3120
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Crowan
- Postcode
- TR14 0JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479354 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Praze an Beeble
Villages · 0.2 km
Crowan
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Giant's Quoit
Hill forts · 2.1 km
Carwynnen Quoit
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.1 km
Lavendar Hill
Campsites · 2.3 km
Barripper
Historic churches · 2.5 km
The Pendarves Arms
Historic pubs · 2.6 km
Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Treslothan War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Crowan Beacon
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Crowan Beacon
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Reawla
Historic churches · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Crowan
Crowan (Cornish: Egloskrewen (village) or Pluw Grewen (parish)) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is about three-and-a-half miles (6 km) south of Camborne. A forme
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Giant's Quoit
Giant's Quoit — dolmen in Cornwall, England, UK.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Carwynnen Quoit
Carwynnen Quoit — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Barripper
Barripper is a village in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, (grid reference SW633382) approximately one mile south-west of Camborne . The village has a public house named the St Michael's Mount
Where to eat & stay near Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 3
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping
Higher Trevaskis Caravan & Camping — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Calloose Caravan Park
Calloose Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 6Hotels · South West England
Lowenac Hotel
Lowenac Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tyacks Hotel
Tyacks Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wheal Vreagh Farm Campsite
Wheal Vreagh Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pendarves Arms
The Pendarves Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Bucket of Blood
The Bucket of Blood in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House
Fitzsimmons Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
Seven Stars
Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bath Cenotaph
Bath Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Grange Arch
Grange Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred Memorial
King Alfred Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial?
- Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 0JR), in the parish of Crowan.
- What is Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial?
- Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 0JR.
- Is Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial a listed building?
- Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 0JR.