Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial at Queen's College
In or near Comeytrowe.
War Memorial at Queen's College — 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
- Taunton · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Queen's College is located in Taunton, Somerset, with the postcode TA1 4QS. The nearest railway station is Taunton, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at Queen's College is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1435243). 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 First World War memorial, erected c1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a Latin cross with an octagonal shaft and cross arm, standing on a three-stepped octagonal base. The west and east face of the second step of the platform is inscribed ‘1914-1919’, and the north and south face is inscribed ‘1939-1945’. 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, 15 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Queen's College is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the college's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0018, -3.1162
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 4QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678093 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Queen's College?
- War Memorial at Queen's College is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 4QS), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is War Memorial at Queen's College?
- War Memorial at Queen's College — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Queen's College?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 4QS.
- Is War Memorial at Queen's College a listed building?
- War Memorial at Queen's College is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Queen's College free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Queen's College is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Queen's College?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 4QS.