Memorials & monuments · South West England
Westerleigh War Memorial
In or near Frampton Cotterell.
Westerleigh 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
- Yate · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Westerleigh War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Yate, located 2.9 km away. The memorial has free entry. The postcode for sat-nav is BS37 8QW.
About
Westerleigh 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 1425484). 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 War memorial. Circa 1919. The plinth carries the name ‘Bodmin Granite Company’. MATERIAL: granite. DESCRIPTION: a Celtic cross, standing on a roughly-hewn plinth, with a base beneath. The west face of the plinth is smoothed to carry the incised inscription of the names of the six men, all privates, who fell in the Great War. Beneath the names are the lines ‘The blood of heroes is / the seed of freedom.’ 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, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westerleigh War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the wars. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5156, -2.4340
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath
- Postcode
- BS37 8QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westerleigh War Memorial?
- Westerleigh War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS37 8QW), in the parish of Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath.
- What is Westerleigh War Memorial?
- Westerleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westerleigh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS37 8QW.
- Is Westerleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Westerleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westerleigh War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Westerleigh War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Westerleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westerleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westerleigh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS37 8QW.