Memorials & monuments · South West England
Seend War Memorial
In or near Poulshot.
Seend War Memorial — 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 · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to Seend War Memorial is Melksham, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SN12 6NR, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry is free.
About
Seend War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1486063). 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 1921 to the design of an unknown architect. MATERIALS: Cornish granite with metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a plain roughly-hewn cross and base on a stepped rectangular plinth. The inscription on the East side of the plinth reads: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN THE WAR OF 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ ERECTED BY THEIR FELLOW PARISHIONERS/ Attached to this side of the monument is a stone plaque which reads: This stone marks the Rededication of/ the Seend War Memorial in its/ 100th Anniversary year/ in the presence of/ HRH The Duchess of Cornwall/ 2 December 2021 The inscription on the North side of plinth reads: ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING/ WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE WAR OF 1939-1945/ (NAMES)/ "THEY ARE IN PEACE".
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
Seend War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3476, -2.0820
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Seend
- Postcode
- SN12 6NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126197250 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Seend War Memorial?
- Seend War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN12 6NR), in the parish of Seend.
- What is Seend War Memorial?
- Seend War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Seend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN12 6NR.
- Is Seend War Memorial a listed building?
- Seend War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Seend War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Seend War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Seend War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Seend War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Seend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN12 6NR.