Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial at Landue Bridge
In or near Lawhitton.
War Memorial at Landue Bridge — 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
- Launceston · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Landue Bridge is located in Cornwall, postcode PL15 9NN, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Launceston, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at Landue Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1403224). 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 The granite war memorial consists of a three-stepped base; the lower step is concrete, surmounted by a plinth, tapered shaft and a Celtic cross. The base of the shaft and the plinth carry an inscription in raised metal block capital letters which reads: “ERECTED IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE WAR, / 1914 – 1918. / (NAMES) / “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT / A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.” / 1939-1945 / (NAMES) The inscription remembers twelve men who died in WW1 and three men who died in WW2. 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, 13 December 2016.
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 War Memorial at Landue Bridge is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5938, -4.3374
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lezant
- Postcode
- PL15 9NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675582 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Landue Bridge?
- War Memorial at Landue Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 9NN), in the parish of Lezant.
- What is War Memorial at Landue Bridge?
- War Memorial at Landue Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Landue Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 9NN.
- Is War Memorial at Landue Bridge a listed building?
- War Memorial at Landue Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Landue Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial at Landue Bridge is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial at Landue Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Landue Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Landue Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 9NN.