Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in the church forecourt
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War Memorial in the church forecourt — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Frome · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located in the church forecourt in Somerset, postcode BA11 1EB. The nearest railway station is Frome, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in the church forecourt is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1436594). 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, dating from 1920. MATERIALS: it is carved from blue Pennant stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial has an octagonal plan and is in the form of a stone Calvary cross. It has a sculpted figure of Christ beneath a gabled weatherhood and is surmounted by a foliated finial. The tall shaft is set into an octagonal plinth, on a semi-circular, two-stepped base of blue Pennant stone. The faces of the plinth have sunken and foliated panels that are each carved with one of the emblems or instruments of the Passion. The three front (south-east) panels are also inscribed, in inscribed lettering: TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: there is a dwarf wall along the rear curve of the platform, and to the front there were originally metal railings that have since been removed. 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, 14 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Frome Memorial Theatre serves as a memorial hall dedicated to those who fell in the World Wars and other conflicts. It hosts various performances and events, making it a central hub for community activities and remembrance services.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the church forecourt is located in South-East England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2299, -2.3212
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Frome
- Postcode
- BA11 1EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Phone
- +44 1373 462795
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.fromememorialtheatre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477719 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the church forecourt?
- War Memorial in the church forecourt is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 1EB), in the parish of Frome.
- What is War Memorial in the church forecourt?
- War Memorial in the church forecourt — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the church forecourt?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 1EB.
- Is War Memorial in the church forecourt a listed building?
- War Memorial in the church forecourt is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the church forecourt free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the church forecourt is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the church forecourt?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 1EB.