Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist
In or near Christow.
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist — 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
- Riverside Station · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is located in Devon, postcode TQ13 9BE. The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425771). 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 War memorial, erected in circa 1920. The war memorial stands to the north of the churchyard of the church of St John the Evangelist at the junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road. It takes the form of a wooden calvary cross with a tiled canopy. On the north face of the cross is a carved figure of Christ, and to the chamfered base of the shaft is the inscribed date ‘1914-1918’. The cross is mounted on a square, granite base with a pyramidal top. 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, 31 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by individuals from the local community.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is located in Bovey Tracey, Devon, South-West England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5882, -3.6779
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bovey Tracey
- Postcode
- TQ13 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.crafts.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677229 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9BE), in the parish of Bovey Tracey.
- What is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9BE.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist a listed building?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9BE.