Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Lavington War Memorial
In or near West Lavington.
West Lavington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Lavington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1439032). 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 MATERIALS: Bath stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is composed of a Latin cross set upon an octagonal shaft with an octagonal collar. At the base of the shaft is incised in ornate Gothic lettering: A D 1914 - 1918. The shaft is set upon a square plinth with rounded shoulders and a three-tiered square base. The word REMEMBER is similarly carved in Gothic lettering onto the face of the plinth. The top two tiers of the base are incised with the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Lavington War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2762, -1.9919
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Lavington
- Postcode
- SN10 4LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478072 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Lavington War Memorial?
- West Lavington War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 4LB), in the parish of West Lavington.
- What is West Lavington War Memorial?
- West Lavington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Lavington War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10 4LB.
- Is West Lavington War Memorial a listed building?
- West Lavington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Lavington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Lavington War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Lavington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Lavington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Lavington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 4LB. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.