Where is St Kea War Memorial?

St Kea War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6AE), in the parish of Kea.

How do I get to St Kea War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR3 6AE.

Is St Kea War Memorial a listed building?

St Kea War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is St Kea War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — St Kea War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).

Is St Kea War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, St Kea War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to St Kea War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6AE.

Memorials & monuments · South West England

St Kea War Memorial

In or near Truro.

Free admission

St Kea War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

All Hallows Church, Kea - geograph.org.uk - 7396886 — Paul Barnett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Truro · 2.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Kea War Memorial, you can take a train to Truro station, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TR3 6AE, and entry is free.

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St Kea 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 1453230). 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 1920 date. MATERIALS: constructed of Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: a granite wheel cross on top of a square shaft. The shaft rises from a tapering plinth and three-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF ST KEA, IN GRATEFUL/ AND LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR GOD, KING/ AND COUNTRY. 1914-1918./ NAMES. The front face of the step below is inscribed “LEST WE FORGET”, and the upper face is inscribed 1939-1945/ NAME. The front and rear faces of the wheel cross have carved Celtic-style motifs.

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 Kea War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.2430, -5.0725
District: Cornwall
Parish: Kea
Postcode: TR3 6AE
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
Nearest railway station: Truro — 2.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479380 (CC0)

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