Memorials & monuments · South West England
Probus War Memorial
In or near Truro.
Probus 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
- Truro · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Probus War Memorial is located in Cornwall, postcode TR2 4JW. The nearest railway station is Truro, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Probus 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 1435654). 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 war memorial cross of 1921 by Canon Holroyd Mills. MATERIALS: constructed of granite stone with a sandstone lantern at the apex. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a freestanding lantern cross on an octagonal two-stepped base and plinth. The tapering octagonal shaft has a lantern cross with calvary and decorative mouldings. The faces of the lantern have carved depictions of St George, St Probus, St Grace and Christ on the Cross. The steps and base have engraved slate plaques with inscriptions. The north face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN MEMORY/ OF BRAVE LIVES GIVEN FOR OTHERS/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ LET THOSE THAT COME/ AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THESE/ NAMES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN/ ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1939 – 1945.The other faces are inscribed with names of the fallen. 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, 13 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Probus War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2924, -4.9512
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Probus
- Postcode
- TR2 4JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q39494910 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Probus War Memorial?
- Probus War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 4JW), in the parish of Probus.
- What is Probus War Memorial?
- Probus War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Probus War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 4JW.
- Is Probus War Memorial a listed building?
- Probus War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Probus War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Probus War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Probus War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Probus War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Probus War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 4JW. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.