Memorials & monuments · South West England
Shobrooke War Memorial
In or near Sandford.
Shobrooke War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shobrooke War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Crediton, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX17 1AP. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shobrooke War Memorial is a public memorial in Devon, South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area EX17.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, added to following the Second World War, a missing name and ranks were added in 2015. MATERIAL: granite. DESCRIPTION: a wheel-cross with Celtic-knot decoration, on a trapezoidal plinth and a square base. All sides of the plinth contain recessed panels. The front bears the following dedication in raised lettering: THIS MEMORIAL ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE SHOBROOKE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1914 - 1918/ LEST WE FORGET. The other sides include the names of those who fell during the First World War, with the names of those who died during the Second World War (1939-1945) added on the rear panel. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 8 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shobrooke War Memorial is located in Shobrooke, Devon, South-West England. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts and is an important local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7987, -3.6185
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Shobrooke
- Postcode
- EX17 1AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n443301820 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shobrooke War Memorial?
- Shobrooke War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 1AP), in the parish of Shobrooke.
- What is Shobrooke War Memorial?
- Shobrooke War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shobrooke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 1AP.
- Is Shobrooke War Memorial a listed building?
- Shobrooke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shobrooke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shobrooke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shobrooke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 1AP.