Memorials & monuments · South West England
Upton Pyne War Memorial
In or near Exeter.
Upton Pyne 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
- Newton St Cyres · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Upton Pyne War Memorial is located in East Devon, postcode EX5 5JA. The nearest railway station is Newton St Cyres, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Upton Pyne 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 1462711). 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, erected in 1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of pale grey Devon granite. It stands in the churchyard, beside the entrance to the Church of Our Lady and a short distance from a late medieval churchyard cross. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a gently tapering shaft on a substantial square plinth and two-stepped octagonal base. It is approximately 3.65m high. The main inscription on the west face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THIS CROSS IS ERECTED IN PROUD AND/ GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR COUNTRY AND HOME IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. A further inscription on the south face of the plinth reads: 2ND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upton Pyne War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and service.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7686, -3.5467
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Upton Pyne
- Postcode
- EX5 5JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Newton St Cyres — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480070 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton Pyne War Memorial?
- Upton Pyne War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 5JA), in the parish of Upton Pyne.
- What is Upton Pyne War Memorial?
- Upton Pyne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upton Pyne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newton St Cyres, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 5JA.
- Is Upton Pyne War Memorial a listed building?
- Upton Pyne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Upton Pyne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Upton Pyne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upton Pyne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newton St Cyres, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 5JA.