Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sopworth War Memorial
In or near Sopworth.
Sopworth 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sopworth 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 1425678). 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 memorial erected in c1920 commemorating the men of Sopworth who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War and in the Second World War. The c2m high memorial is constructed in granite in the shape of a Celtic style wheel cross set on a rough hewn tapering shaft and plinth. To the front the plinth is inscribed with black lettering: IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY - OF , followed by the names of two soldiers including regiment, and then the words OF THIS PARISH - WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. - YE THAT LIVE ON MID ENGLISH PASTURES GREEN - REMEMBER US AND THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN. To the rear, also in black lettering, the memorial is inscribed with the words ROLL OF HONOUR - WORLD WAR II 1939 -1945 - IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF, followed by the names of six soldiers including their regiment. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 December 2016.
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
Sopworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the local community's contribution to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5750, -2.2499
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sopworth
- Postcode
- SN14 6PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677218 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sopworth War Memorial?
- Sopworth War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 6PS), in the parish of Sopworth.
- What is Sopworth War Memorial?
- Sopworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sopworth War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode SN14 6PS.
- Is Sopworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Sopworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sopworth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sopworth War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sopworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sopworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sopworth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 6PS. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.