Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias
In or near Porthgwidden.
War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias — 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
- Penryn · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is located in Cornwall, postcode TR10 8AJ. The nearest railway station is Penryn, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1205702). 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 PENRYN SW7834NE CHURCH HILL 580-1/4/53 (East side (off)) War Memorial by south-west corner of Church of St Gluvias GV II War memorial. Circa 1920. Inscribed "IN MEMORY OF MEN FROM THE PARISH OF ST GLUVIAS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR (1914-1919) THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN PEACE". Dressed granite Celtic style wheel-head cross on a tapered shaft with oak leaf decoration near the top. Listing NGR: SW7873034649 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 13 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 365729 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located at the south-west corner of the Church of St Gluvias in Penryn, South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1705, -5.1000
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penryn
- Postcode
- TR10 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26501010 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias?
- War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR10 8AJ), in the parish of Penryn.
- What is War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias?
- War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR10 8AJ.
- Is War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias a listed building?
- War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial by South West Corner of Church of St Gluvias?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR10 8AJ.