Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in Princess Gardens
In or near Marldon.
War Memorial in Princess Gardens — 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
- Torquay · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Princess Gardens is located in Torbay, South West England, with the postcode TQ2 5EZ. The nearest railway station is Torquay, which is 1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
War Memorial in Princess Gardens is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1280038). 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 TORQUAY SX9163 PRINCESS GARDENS 885-1/17/217 War Memorial in Princess Gardens GV II First World War Memorial. 1920 by R Blomfield. Portland stone with bronze details. 3 steps up to a deep plinth from which the 3-tier monument, square on plan, rises on a tiered base. Inscription panels and wreaths on each face. The upper two tiers are coped, second tier with inverted torches to each face. Memorial crowned with an urn. Listing NGR: SX9161163488 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, 8 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 390761 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Princess Theatre in Torquay is a prominent venue for live entertainment on the English Riviera. It hosts a diverse range of performances including musicals, concerts, comedy shows, and family events throughout the year.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Princess Gardens is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4612, -3.5284
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ2 5EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay — 1 km
- Official site
- www.atgtickets.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26569215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Princess Gardens?
- War Memorial in Princess Gardens is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ2 5EZ), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Princess Gardens?
- War Memorial in Princess Gardens — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Princess Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ2 5EZ.
- Is War Memorial in Princess Gardens a listed building?
- War Memorial in Princess Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Princess Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Princess Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Princess Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ2 5EZ.