Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort
In or near St Hilary.
War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort — 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
- Prospidnick Halt · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is located in Cornwall, postcode TR13 9TE. The nearest railway station is Prospidnick Halt, which is 4.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1392562). 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 GERMOE 1528/0/10011 TREGONNING HILL 25-APR-08 War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort II War Memorial. Granite. A three stepped square base of coursed snecked stone surmounted by a roughly hewn granite Celtic cross on a plinth. On the stone plinth to the base of the cross is the inscription in lead lettering: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN REVERED AND HONOURED MEMORY/OF THE BRAVE MEN OF ST GERMOE,/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING & COUNTRY/1914 - 1918./ERNEST ANDREW./LEONARD LAITY./ERNEST RICHARDS./SAMPSON RICHARDS./LEST WE FORGET". A granite stone plaque has been inserted into the top stone step with the inscription in lead lettering: "ALSO IN MEMEORY OF THOSE WHO/FELL IN THE WAR 1939-1945./ERVIN ANDREWS/STANLEY JOHNS/WILLIAM COURTENY WHITE". SOURCES: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.9371/fromUkniwmSearch/1 REASONS FOR DESIGNATION The Germoe War Memorial is designated at Grade II, for the following principal reasons: * As an eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community * The competent design and craftsmanship of this war memorial, with roughly hewn granite stone Celtic cross * The setting of the war memorial on the scheduled hillfort 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, 13 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 504699 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tregonning Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1219, -5.3603
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Germoe
- Postcode
- TR13 9TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Prospidnick Halt — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671778 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort?
- War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR13 9TE), in the parish of Germoe.
- What is War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort?
- War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Prospidnick Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR13 9TE.
- Is War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort a listed building?
- War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is part of the Tregonning Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial near Castle Pencair Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Prospidnick Halt, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR13 9TE.