Memorials & monuments · South West England
Wedmore War Memorial
In or near Rodney Stoke.
Wedmore War Memorial — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wedmore War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433908). 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 cross of 1920s date, with later additions for the Second World War, set within the parish churchyard. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial cross is hexagonal on plan with a tapering shaft surmounting two moulded plinths and a two-stepped base. The shaft is surmounted by a moulded lantern and simple cross above. The upper plinth has panels inscribed with the names of the fallen in the First World War. The front face is inscribed: GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF WEDMORE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR GOD AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. The lower plinth is inscribed with the names of the fallen in the Second World War and to the front face: AND TO THOSE WHO MADE THE/ SAME SACRIFICE IN THE SECOND/ GREAT WAR, 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wedmore War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2275, -2.8115
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wedmore
- Postcode
- BS28 4AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677985 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wedmore War Memorial?
- Wedmore War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS28 4AA), in the parish of Wedmore.
- What is Wedmore War Memorial?
- Wedmore War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wedmore War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode BS28 4AA.
- Is Wedmore War Memorial a listed building?
- Wedmore War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wedmore War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wedmore War Memorial is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wedmore War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wedmore War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wedmore War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS28 4AA. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.