Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Down War Memorial
In or near Woolacombe.
West Down 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
West Down 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 1462655). 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 First World War memorial dating from around 1920. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from granite. PLAN: the memorial stands adjacent to the path about 40m north-west of the Church of St Calixtus. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with chamfered edges set atop a tall, square, five-stepped base. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the western face of the upper step reads: THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS OF WEST DOWN/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919 The names of ten of the First World War fallen are given in two columns on the western face of the second step, and twelve men in three columns on the third step, beneath which is the inscription FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT. On the southern face of the upper step is the additional inscription: ROBERT WILLIAM DAVIS/ WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR II/ 1939 - 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Down War Memorial is a memorial located in South-West England. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, signifying its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1584, -4.1236
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- West Down
- Postcode
- EX34 8NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q61827237 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Down War Memorial?
- West Down War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 8NQ), in the parish of West Down.
- What is West Down War Memorial?
- West Down War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Down War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode EX34 8NQ.
- When was West Down War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is West Down War Memorial a listed building?
- West Down War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Down War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Down War Memorial is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Down War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Down War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Down War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 8NQ. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.