Memorials & monuments · South West England
War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington
In or near Berkley.
War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington — 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 · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington is located at postcode BA11 6TG. The nearest railway station is Frome, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1444726). 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. MATERIALS: carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: a three-tiered plinth on a square base. The plinth is topped by a square shaft and a cross. On the north side of the cross is a stone figurine of Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion; the scene is topped by an INRI title. The plinth below bears a dedication in raised lettering that reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ ALAN HAMILTON ROSS// WHO FELL IN FRANCE JULY 15TH 1916/ AND HIS FRIEND GERARD KINGSLEY WEBBER/ 10TH ROYAL FUSILIERS/ AND ALL THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO FELL DURING THE GREAT WAR// IN PACE. 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, 24 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The war memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George is located in Beckington, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2637, -2.2859
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Beckington
- Postcode
- BA11 6TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478662 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington?
- War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 6TG), in the parish of Beckington.
- What is War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington?
- War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 6TG.
- Is War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington a listed building?
- War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St George, Beckington?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 6TG.