Memorials & monuments · South West England
Thurlestone War Memorial
In or near South Milton.
Thurlestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Thurlestone War Memorial is located in South Hams, Devon, with the postcode TQ7 3NP. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, which is 6.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Thurlestone 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 1464182). 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 War memorial cross, 1921. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from grey granite. PLAN: prominently positioned on the village green. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a plain Latin cross surmounted upon a tapering octagonal shaft on a square plinth, with a substantial four-stepped square base. The main inscription in leaded lettering is on the north-east face of the plinth; it reads: ‘IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF / THE MEN OF THIS / PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR US DURING THE GREAT WAR / 1914 TO 1918’ followed by the 12 names of the fallen parishioners on the upper step of the base. An additional inscription on the south-east face reads: ‘1939-1945’, followed by 11 names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thurlestone War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial is an important historical feature within the village of Thurlestone.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2703, -3.8631
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Thurlestone
- Postcode
- TQ7 3NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q64243061 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurlestone War Memorial?
- Thurlestone War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 3NP), in the parish of Thurlestone.
- What is Thurlestone War Memorial?
- Thurlestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thurlestone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 3NP.
- When was Thurlestone War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Thurlestone War Memorial a listed building?
- Thurlestone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thurlestone War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Thurlestone War Memorial is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thurlestone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thurlestone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurlestone War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 3NP.