Memorials & monuments · South West England
Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter
In or near Chewton Keynsham.
Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Avon Riverside · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is located at postcode BS30 6ND and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Avon Riverside, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1427006). 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 shelter with later dedication plaques. MATERIALS: stone walls with timber supports and a tile roof. DESCRIPTION: the stone shelter stands on the south-east side of the road. There is a short flight of steps that lead up to the shelter, enclosed on either side by low stone walls. Chamfer-and-stop stone uprights support a pitched king-post roof structure with a tile covering. There is a large central stone tablet set into the rear wall with an inscription incised in black lettering that reads: ‘1914-1918/ UPTON CHEYNEY, BEACH/ AND GOLDEN VALLEY SENT/ 55 MEN TO THE GREAT WAR/ OF WHOM 7 GAVE THEIR LIVES’. Above this are two later metal plaques with raised lettering. The shelter is set within a stone wall. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting significant historical and cultural values.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4272, -2.4435
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Bitton
- Postcode
- BS30 6ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Avon Riverside — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677323 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter?
- Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS30 6ND), in the parish of Bitton.
- What is Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter?
- Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Avon Riverside, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS30 6ND.
- Is Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter a listed building?
- Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter a protected site?
- Yes — Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter free to visit?
- Yes, Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upton Cheyney War Memorial Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Avon Riverside, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS30 6ND.