Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel
In or near Bishopsteignton.
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel — 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
- Teignmouth · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel is located in Teignbridge, Devon, with the postcode TQ14 8SZ. The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425452). 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 war memorial, designer unknown, constructed circa 1921. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from rough-faced granite, with a rendered brick plinth. PLAN: the war memorial cross is set upon a square platform. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Latin cross, in rough-faced granite, set on a base in three, stepped, stages, also in rough-faced granite. The front face of each step of the base has an inset smooth panel which carries a series of inscriptions which read GREATER LOVE HATH / NO MAN THAN THIS THAN A / MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS / 1914 ‘INVICTIS PAX’ 1919 / TO THE GLORY OF GOD, / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE SAILORS, / SOLDIERS AND AIR MEN OF THIS / PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. The whole stands on a high, rendered brick plinth which raises the rest of the memorial above the height of the adjacent boundary wall of the churchyard. 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, 8 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel in Teignmouth, Devon, South-West England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5474, -3.4919
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Teignmouth
- Postcode
- TQ14 8SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677196 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 8SZ), in the parish of Teignmouth.
- What is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel — 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 Michael the Archangel?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ14 8SZ.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel a listed building?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Michael the Archangel?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 8SZ.