Memorials & monuments · South West England
Westcombe War Memorial
In or near Milton Clevedon.
Westcombe 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
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Westcombe War Memorial is located in Somerset, postcode BA4 6EN. The nearest railway station is Cranmore, approximately 3.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Westcombe 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 1447432). 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 private memorial erected as a village cross in 1913, altered in 1916 to become a war memorial and again in 1917 and 1918 to commemorate losses of the First World War. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of an ornate carved cross which stands atop a tall shaft. Below this is an octagonal plinth with relief panels, and a three-stepped base. INSCRIPTION: the first inscription is carved in the panels of the plinth and reads: TO THE GREATER/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ MEMORY OF/ HENRY/ ERNST/ WESTCOMBE/ AD 1913. Beneath this are the names of parishioners killed in the war. Above this, around the edge of the plinth capping, is a further inscription reading: ALSO OF OUR/ PARISHIONERS/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR GOD, KING/ AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 TO 1919. The final inscription is around the top step of the base, and reads: ALSO TO COMMEMORATE THE/ CAPTURE OF JERUSALEM/ DECEMBER 9TH 1917/ BY GENERAL SIR E ALLENBY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westcombe War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1518, -2.4603
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Batcombe
- Postcode
- BA4 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478826 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westcombe War Memorial?
- Westcombe War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 6EN), in the parish of Batcombe.
- What is Westcombe War Memorial?
- Westcombe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westcombe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 6EN.
- Is Westcombe War Memorial a listed building?
- Westcombe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westcombe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westcombe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westcombe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 6EN.