Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ugborough War Memorial
In or near South Brent.
Ugborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Colin Cheesman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ugborough War Memorial, you can take a train to Ivybridge station, which is 3.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is PL21 0NS. Entry is free.
About
Ugborough 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 1462724). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details A First World War memorial dating from 1921, subsequently altered to commemorate the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of pale grey granite and it stands adjacent to the Church of St Peter, where it forms part of the churchyard's boundary wall. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a tapering shaft on a small square pedestal with a two-stepped octagonal base. The plaque bearing the names of the fallen is built into the churchyard wall below. The main inscription in leaded is on the north face on the plinth and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918/ WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED BENEATH./ -/ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE/ INHABITANTS OF UGBOROUGH PARISH. On the lower step of the base is inscribed: ERECTED DEC.1921. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the plaque set into the wall beneath. An additional plaque added beneath reads: 1939 - 1945/ (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
Ugborough War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect. The memorial is a significant historical landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3866, -3.8617
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Ugborough
- Postcode
- PL21 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480071 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Ugborough
Villages · 0.1 km
Brackenhill Glamping
Campsites · 0.3 km
Dunwell Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.5 km
Fowlescombe Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Fowlescombe Manor
Stately homes · 1.7 km
Bridge 100 Metres South-East Of Ruind Of Fowlescombe House
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Ringwork and bailey castle 400m south of Langford Barton
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Wrangaton
Villages · 2.3 km
Langford Barton
Castles · 2.3 km
Ludbrook
Villages · 2.4 km
Whiteley Cross
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — Grade I listed church in Ugborough, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brackenhill Glamping
Brackenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Dunwell Farm Campsite
Dunwell Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Fowlescombe Hill
Fowlescombe Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Fowlescombe Manor
Fowlescombe Manor — Historic manor in Devon, England.
Where to eat & stay near Ugborough War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brackenhill Glamping
Brackenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Dunwell Farm Campsite
Dunwell Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Pennymoor Camping and Caravan Park
Pennymoor Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Moor View Touring Park
Moor View Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Harford Bunkhouse
Harford Bunkhouse — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Station House
Station House — a café in england south west.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Church House Inn
Church House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Chapel Inn
The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Maltsters Arms
Maltsters Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bath Cenotaph
Bath Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Grange Arch
Grange Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
King Alfred Memorial
King Alfred Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ugborough War Memorial?
- Ugborough War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0NS), in the parish of Ugborough.
- What is Ugborough War Memorial?
- Ugborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ugborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0NS.
- Is Ugborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Ugborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ugborough War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ugborough War Memorial is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ugborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ugborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ugborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0NS.