Memorials & monuments · South West England
Rowde War Memorial Cross
In or near Rowde.
Rowde War Memorial Cross — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rowde War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Melksham, which is 8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SN10 2PW, and entry is free.
About
Rowde War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451060). 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 granite memorial cross stands beside a path in the churchyard of the Church of St Matthew (Grade II*), close to several Grade II-listed churchyard monuments. It comprises a plain rough-hewn Latin cross standing on a tapering rough-hewn plinth, with a two-stepped square base. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth, in applied metal lettering, reads IN/ LOVING MEMORY OF THE BRAVE/ OFFICERS AND MEN OF ROWDE WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919./ (NAMES)/ REMEMBER THE NAMES OF THEM WHO CAME NOT/ HOME FROM THE WAR. The later Second World War inscription, to the right-hand face of the plinth, reads IN/ REMEMBRANCE OF/ THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rowde War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3629, -2.0324
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Rowde
- Postcode
- SN10 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479124 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowde War Memorial Cross?
- Rowde War Memorial Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 2PW), in the parish of Rowde.
- What is Rowde War Memorial Cross?
- Rowde War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rowde War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN10 2PW.
- Is Rowde War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Rowde War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rowde War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Rowde War Memorial Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rowde War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Rowde War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowde War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 2PW. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.