Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard
In or near Huish Champflower.
War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard — 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 · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard, the nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, located 8.2 km away. The postcode is TA4 2NB, and entry is free.
About
War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1435887). 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 A First World War memorial erected in 1920. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is carved from Cornish granite and consists of a Celtic cross on a square shaft mounted on a three-stepped octagonal base. At the centre of the cross-head is a carved representation of the Crucifixion. At the base of the shaft is a relief carving of a crown and a laurel wreath, the emblem of victory, and beneath this on the upper step is the inscription: 1914 GREAT WAR 1919. The inscription to the three front (north) faces of the middle step reads: THEY WHOM THIS CROSS COMMEMORATES ARE NUMBERED AMONG THOSE WHO AT THE / CALL OF KING AND COUNTRY LEFT ALL THAT WAS DEAR TO THEM, ENDURED HARDNESS / FACED DANGER, AND FINALLY PASSED OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN, BY / THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF SACRIFICE, GIVING UP THEIR / OWN LIVES THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM. LET THOSE WHO COME / AFTER SEE TO IT THAT THEY BE NOT FORGOTTEN. 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 in St Andrew's Churchyard is located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0411, -3.3099
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wiveliscombe
- Postcode
- TA4 2NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678118 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard?
- War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 2NB), in the parish of Wiveliscombe.
- What is War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard?
- War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 2NB.
- Is War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard a listed building?
- War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in St Andrew's Churchyard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 2NB. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.