Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church
In or near Halse.
War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael'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
- Bishops Lydeard · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Michael's Church in Somerset, postcode TA4 1JS. The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, which is 5.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael'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 1442114). 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 in 1921; with further inscriptions added after the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands just inside the W gate to the churchyard and is carved from granite. It comprises a Latin cross with foliate terminals to the arms and a tapering, chamfered shaft which has broach stops to its lower part and is set into a square plinth. There is an inscription in relief on the W face of the plinth which reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WARS / 1914-1919. / 1939-1945. The N and S sides record the names, rank and regiment of Fallen from the First World War; the names of those who died in the Second World War are carved on the E side under the dates 1939 - 1945. The plinth stands on a three-stepped, octagonal base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the churchyard of St Michael's Church is located in Milverton, South-West England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0257, -3.2543
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Milverton
- Postcode
- TA4 1JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478415 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church?
- War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 1JS), in the parish of Milverton.
- What is War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church?
- War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 1JS.
- Is War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church a listed building?
- War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in churchyard of St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 1JS.