Memorials & monuments · South West England
Street War Memorial
In or near Street.
Street War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Street 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 1455731). 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, designed by William Douglas Caröe FSA and erected in 1921. MATERIALS: Ham Hill stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands within Merriman Gardens Park in Street. It takes the form of a hooded Calvary which rises from a square plinth on a tapering octagonal shaft. The plinth sits on a three-stepped octagonal base with a raised octagonal kerb. It stands in the centre of an area paved in natural stone. The inscription is located on the front face of the plinth in raised Gothic style lettering and reads TO THE/ GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE 1914-18. The 67 names are incised into the rises of the stepped base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Greenbank Swimming Pool is a heated outdoor pool located in Street, Somerset. It features a main pool and a children's pool, along with a grassed area for picnics and relaxation. The facility is ideal for families and offers evening hire for special events.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Street War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1231, -2.7409
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Street
- Postcode
- BA16 0JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Opening
- May to September, Daily 10:30am–6pm; closed 13 Sept 2026 for adult swim
- Official site
- www.greenbankpool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479598 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Street War Memorial?
- Street War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA16 0JB), in the parish of Street.
- What is Street War Memorial?
- Street War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Street War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode BA16 0JB.
- Is Street War Memorial a listed building?
- Street War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Street War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Street War Memorial is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Street War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Street War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Street War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA16 0JB. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.