Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in Vivary Park
In or near Comeytrowe.
War Memorial in Vivary Park — 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
- Taunton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Vivary Park is located in Taunton, Somerset, with the postcode TA1 3QF. The nearest railway station is Taunton, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Vivary Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1059909). 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 1. VIVARY PARK 5365 War Memorial in Vivary Park ST 2224 SE 11/414 II GV 2. About 1920, by I F Shellard. A 26 ft high monucent standing a little to the south of the entrance gates. Granite cenotaph protected by a domed baldachino of ashlar blocks, the whole standing on a stepped plinth. The entablature supporting the dome is carried by Doric columns. Names of the dead are given in letters on the cenotaph. The base is inscribed:- "The Great War 1914-1918. In Grateful Memory of Taunton's Glorious Dead", and to rear:- "Our Land Inviolate, Your Monument". The listed buildings in Vivary Park and Mount Street form a group together with the School, Unitarian Chapel, the Lawn and Mary Street House in Mary Street. Wilton House in Hammets Walk, and Nos 1 to 14 (consec) Upper High Street. Listing NGR: ST2271924144 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, 15 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269947 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Vivary Park is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflicts. It serves as a significant historical marker within the park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0115, -3.1030
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26312833 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Vivary Park?
- War Memorial in Vivary Park is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 3QF), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is War Memorial in Vivary Park?
- War Memorial in Vivary Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Vivary Park?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 3QF.
- Is War Memorial in Vivary Park a listed building?
- War Memorial in Vivary Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Vivary Park a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial in Vivary Park is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is War Memorial in Vivary Park free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Vivary Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Vivary Park?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 3QF.