Memorials & monuments · South West England
Swimbridge War Memorial
Swimbridge 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
Swimbridge 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 1463734). 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 First World War memorial with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain obelisk on a moulded capital above a substantial square tapered plinth and a two-stepped base. It sits inside a square enclosure formed by eight granite posts joined together by chains. The main inscription reads: (south face) TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ (7 NAMES); (west face) (7 NAMES); (north face) 1914/ + / 1919; (east face) (7 NAMES). An additional inscription on a rectangular plaque attached to the north face of the plinth reads: 1939 1945/ (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swimbridge War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0528, -3.9691
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Swimbridge
- Postcode
- EX32 0PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 2000
Sources
- wikidata: Q64064078 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swimbridge War Memorial?
- Swimbridge War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 0PP), in the parish of Swimbridge.
- Is Swimbridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Swimbridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swimbridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swimbridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swimbridge War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 0PP. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.