Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tywardreath Highway War Memorial
In or near Rescorla.
Tywardreath Highway 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
- Par · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tywardreath Highway War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Par, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL24 2RW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Tywardreath Highway 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 1453459). 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, erected about 1920. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands within a small, paved enclosure alongside the road between St Blazey and Lostwithiel (A390). It takes the form of a granite obelisk on a tall, narrow plinth of polished stone which has a chamfered top. It stands on a square, two-stepped stone base. The front (north-west) face of the plinth is inscribed in black lettering THE HIGHWAY & NEIGHBOURHOOD/ WAR MEMORIAL./ THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY FREE-/ WILL OFFERINGS TO PERPETUATE THE/ NAMES, HERE RECORDED, OF THE MEN/ WHO SERVED DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE THAT/ PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ (NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN/ THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.”/ “AND THANKS BE TO OUR GOD WHO/ GIVETH US THE VICTORY”. The three other faces record the names of the men from this community who returned from the conflict.
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
Tywardreath Highway War Memorial, located in South-West England, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in local communities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3670, -4.7074
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Tywardreath and Par
- Postcode
- PL24 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479396 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tywardreath Highway War Memorial?
- Tywardreath Highway War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2RW), in the parish of Tywardreath and Par.
- What is Tywardreath Highway War Memorial?
- Tywardreath Highway War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tywardreath Highway War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2RW.
- Is Tywardreath Highway War Memorial a listed building?
- Tywardreath Highway War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tywardreath Highway War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Tywardreath Highway War Memorial is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tywardreath Highway War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tywardreath Highway War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tywardreath Highway War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2RW.