Memorials & monuments · South West England
St Blazey War Memorial
In or near Charlestown.
St Blazey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Hilary Boase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Blazey War Memorial, you can take a train to Par station, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Blazey 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 1453424). 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, thought to date from the 1920s, altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: timber and granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Cavalry Crucifix, with a carved figure of Christ on the cross under a pointed timber canopy. This stands on a square stone plinth, which has bronze plaques in three of its faces. The plaque to the front bears the inscription 1914 - 1918/ "GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS"/ (NAMES). The plinth sits atop a three-stepped base. At the front, a stone tablet has been added which reads 1939 - 1945 WAR/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Blazey War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3614, -4.7166
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479395 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Blazey War Memorial?
- St Blazey War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2NT), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is St Blazey War Memorial?
- St Blazey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Blazey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2NT.
- Is St Blazey War Memorial a listed building?
- St Blazey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Blazey War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — St Blazey War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Blazey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Blazey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Blazey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2NT.