Memorials & monuments · South West England
Semington War Memorial
In or near Semington.
Semington 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 · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Semington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Melksham, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is BA14 6JS, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Semington 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 1458408). 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 A First World War memorial, built before 1924; altered after the Second World War and Korean War. MATERIALS Granite. DESCRIPTION The memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St George (Grade II-listed). It is a simple Celtic cross with incised Celtic knotwork on the principal (east) face, on a three-step base. The top step of the east side is inscribed 1914-1918 and THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE is inscribed on the bottom step. The names of those lost in the First World War are inscribed on the middle step. The south side of the steps are inscribed 1939-1945 on the top step, with the names of those lost in that conflict on the north and south sides of the middle step. The west side is inscribed KOREA – 1951 on the top step and the name of the one man lost inscribed below.
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
Semington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflict and reflects the historical significance of the area. The memorial is an important local landmark, recognising the sacrifices made by members of the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3436, -2.1460
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Semington
- Postcode
- BA14 6JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479820 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Semington War Memorial?
- Semington War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA14 6JS), in the parish of Semington.
- What is Semington War Memorial?
- Semington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Semington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA14 6JS.
- Is Semington War Memorial a listed building?
- Semington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Semington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Semington War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Semington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Semington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Semington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA14 6JS.