Memorials & monuments · South West England
Topsham War Memorial
Topsham 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
Topsham 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 1462899). 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, built 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location to the east of the Church of St Margaret (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a gently tapering octagonal shaft on a three-tiered octagonal plinth and single-stepped octagonal base. On the upper tier of the plinth around five sides are inscribed in leaded lettering the 69 names of the fallen. On the middle tier of the plinth is inscribed THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE; and on the lower tier of the plinth1914 – 1918. An additional inscription in leaded lettering has the names of the 23 who were lost in World War Two on the remaining faces of the upper tier of the plinth, with the dates 1939-1945 on the lower tier.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Topsham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and stands as a significant local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6828, -3.4655
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1920
- Official site
- topshammuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480099 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Topsham War Memorial?
- Topsham War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0HB), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- Is Topsham War Memorial a listed building?
- Topsham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Topsham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Topsham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Topsham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0HB. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.