Memorials & monuments · South West England
Townshend War Memorial
In or near St Hilary.
Townshend 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
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Townshend War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hayle, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TR27 6AG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Townshend 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 1455178). 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, about 1920, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the grounds of the Grade II-listed Townshend Methodist Church opposite the Grade II-listed Schoolroom to the Methodist Church in Townshend. The granite wheel-head cross with central boss rises from a tapering shaft set upon a square plinth and a two-stepped base. At the base of the cross inscribed in black letters is the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF TOWNSHEND LADS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. Below on the plinth are the names followed by a further inscription THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Underneath, the top step of the base is sloping and carries the inscription GREAT WAR 1939 – 1945 followed by names.
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
The Townshend War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1473, -5.3721
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Crowan
- Postcode
- TR27 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479562 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townshend War Memorial?
- Townshend War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 6AG), in the parish of Crowan.
- What is Townshend War Memorial?
- Townshend War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Townshend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR27 6AG.
- Is Townshend War Memorial a listed building?
- Townshend War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Townshend War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Townshend War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Townshend War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Townshend War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Townshend War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 6AG.