Memorials & monuments · South West England
Salcombe Regis War Memorial
In or near Salcombe Regis.
Salcombe Regis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Salcombe Regis War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Much Natter, located 7.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX10 0JL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Salcombe Regis 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 1462694). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The memorial stands at a fork in the main road to the south-west of the village. It is constructed of Cornish granite and comprises a plain Latin cross, with chamfered edges ending in broach stops at the foot of the shaft, set upon a low, square pedestal with shouldered corners. It stands on a two-stepped octagonal base. The principal dedicatory inscription is in applied metal lettering on the front (south-east) face of the pedestal and reads LAUS DEO/ REMEMBER THE MEN OF SALCOMBE REGIS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. The names of the seven First World War fallen are recorded on the three front faces of the upper step of the base. On the rear (north-west) face of the pedestal is the additional inscription: REMEMBER ALSO THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WAR 1939-1945. The names of the nine Second World War fallen are listed on the three rear faces of the base’s upper step.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salcombe Regis War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6917, -3.2115
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sidmouth
- Postcode
- EX10 0JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480069 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salcombe Regis War Memorial?
- Salcombe Regis War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX10 0JL), in the parish of Sidmouth.
- What is Salcombe Regis War Memorial?
- Salcombe Regis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salcombe Regis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX10 0JL.
- Is Salcombe Regis War Memorial a listed building?
- Salcombe Regis War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Salcombe Regis War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Salcombe Regis War Memorial is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Salcombe Regis War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Salcombe Regis War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salcombe Regis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX10 0JL.