Memorials & monuments · South West England
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
In or near Selworthy.
Selworthy War Memorial Cross — 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
- Minehead · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Selworthy War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Minehead, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is TA24 8TP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Selworthy War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1438280). 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 tall stone memorial cross stands on a raised paved platform at the roadside, to the west of the Church of All Saints (Grade I-listed) and in close proximity to a number of Grade II-listed buildings, in the Holnicote Estate (National Trust). It takes the form of an equal-armed cross at the top of a tapering shaft, that stands on an octagonal pedestal. That stands on an octagonal two-stepped base. The First World War dedication and names are recorded on a bronze plaque fixed to the front face of the upper step, reading TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE GREAT WAR/ (8 NAMES) with the dates 1914 1918 either side of the column of names. The Second World War plaque, fixed to the front face of the lower step, repeats this dedication with the dates 1939 1945 either side of the column of names. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 15 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Selworthy War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2103, -3.5483
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477960 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selworthy War Memorial Cross?
- Selworthy War Memorial Cross is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8TP), in the parish of Selworthy.
- What is Selworthy War Memorial Cross?
- Selworthy War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Selworthy War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 8TP.
- Is Selworthy War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Selworthy War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Selworthy War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Selworthy War Memorial Cross is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Selworthy War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Selworthy War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Selworthy War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8TP.