Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church
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War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church — 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
- Axminster · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is located in East Devon, postcode EX13 5NU. The nearest railway station is Axminster, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1098616). 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 SY 29 98 AXMINSTER TRINITY SQUARE 1/64 (south side) War Memorial in GV Churchyard North of St Mary's Church II 1914-18 War Memorial. Stone obelish with Perpendicular decoration, surmounted by a Greek cross and standing on a plinth. Niche on one side containing figure of St George and Dragon. Listing NGR: SY2964598518 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, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 87657 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Axminster Heritage Centre features a museum dedicated to the history of Axminster, showcasing its famous carpet-making heritage. Visitors can explore interactive displays, temporary exhibitions, and community events, all housed in a restored Georgian building.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Axe SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the churchyard north of St Mary's Church is located in Axminster, Devon, South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7820, -2.9993
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axminster
- Postcode
- EX13 5NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- +44 1297 639884
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday 10am–1pm; closed Monday and Wednesday
- Official site
- axminsterheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26390796 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 5NU), in the parish of Axminster.
- What is War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church?
- War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 5NU.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church a listed building?
- War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Churchyard North of St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 5NU.