Memorials & monuments · South West England
Spreyton War Memorial
In or near Hittisleigh.
Spreyton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Liz Mary — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Spreyton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Yeoford, which is 8.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX17 5AL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Spreyton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1463733). 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 war memorial of around 1920 or 1921 date. MATERIALS: constructed of Devon granite. DESCRIPTION: comprising a rough-hewn Latin cross with a tapering square shaft with a three-stepped base. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the middle step of the base reads: IN MEMORY OF THE HEROIC DEAD, WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919./ THEIR NAMES ARE INSCRIBED IN THE CHURCH.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spreyton War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7558, -3.8473
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Spreyton
- Postcode
- EX17 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480176 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spreyton War Memorial?
- Spreyton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 5AL), in the parish of Spreyton.
- What is Spreyton War Memorial?
- Spreyton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spreyton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yeoford, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 5AL.
- Is Spreyton War Memorial a listed building?
- Spreyton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Spreyton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Spreyton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spreyton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 5AL. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.