Memorials & monuments · South West England
Roche War Memorial
In or near Rescorla.
Roche 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
- Roche · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Roche War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Roche, which is 1.7 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PL26 8HB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Roche 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 1453476). 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 village war memorial of about 1920 with additions and alterations made after 1945. The memorial is set on the south-eastern corner of a staggered cross roads at the heart of the village and opposite the church of St Gomonda (Grade II). DESCRIPTION: of rock-hewn granite with inset metal lettering. The memorial is a cross with wheel head, a tapered shaft and base and a platform of two steps. Both the wheel head and tapered shaft have panels of Celtic ornament in relief, with a circular boss at the centre of the head. The tapered base is inscribed 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918'. Names of the Fallen are recorded on the sides of the base. Below this, the top step of the plinth is inscribed '1938 - 1945' with the names of the dead below, including a later addition given on the lower step. 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, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roche War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It serves as a commemorative structure, honouring those who served in conflicts. The memorial is a notable example of local historical remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4034, -4.8322
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Roche
- Postcode
- PL26 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Roche — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roche War Memorial?
- Roche War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 8HB), in the parish of Roche.
- What is Roche War Memorial?
- Roche War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roche War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Roche, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 8HB.
- Is Roche War Memorial a listed building?
- Roche War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Roche War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Roche War Memorial is part of the Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roche War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Roche War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roche War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Roche, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 8HB.