Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Rowberrow War Memorial
In or near Winscombe.
Rowberrow 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
- Puxton Park · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Rowberrow War Memorial is located in Somerset with the postcode BS25 1QL. The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, which is 6.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rowberrow 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 1443671). 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 War memorial, erected in circa 1920. MATERIALS: constructed of Draycott stone. DESCRIPTION: located to the south of the Church of St Michael and All Angels (Grade II*), the war memorial comprises a Latin cross with a bronze long sword attached to its west face. The base of the shaft is spayed and is mounted on a two-stepped base, with a two-stepped plinth beneath. To the west face of the upper step of the plinth, which is of two courses, is a stone plaque with the inscription:TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT R J R LEACROFT M C, THE OFFICERS AND MEN / OF PRINCE ALBERT’S SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY 1914 – 1918 / ALSO IN 1939 – 1945 LIEUT COMDR A H BROWN / LET THOSE THAT COME AFTER SEE TO IT THAT / THE NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN The whole sits on a square platform.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dolebury Warren SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rowberrow War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South Wales. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3239, -2.7915
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shipham
- Postcode
- BS25 1QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478569 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowberrow War Memorial?
- Rowberrow War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1QL), in the parish of Shipham.
- What is Rowberrow War Memorial?
- Rowberrow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rowberrow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1QL.
- Is Rowberrow War Memorial a listed building?
- Rowberrow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rowberrow War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Rowberrow War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dolebury Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rowberrow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rowberrow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowberrow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1QL.