Memorials & monuments · South West England
Woodbury War Memorial
In or near Kenton.
Woodbury 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
- Nearest railway station
- Exton · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Woodbury War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Exton, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX5 1LT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Woodbury 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 1459654). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location on the village green, to the south-east of the Church of St Swithun (Grade I) and its lychgate (Grade II). The memorial comprises a tall Latin cross of rough-hewn granite standing on a trapezoidal plinth, atop a three-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription is on the front face of the plinth in leaded lettering and reads: I STAND/ TO THE PROUD AND GLORIOUS/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THROUGH SACRIFICE, TO VICTORY AND LIFE. The ranks, surnames and initials of the First World War fallen are recorded in two columns on each of the two side faces of the plinth. On the upper face of the top step of the base is the additional inscription 1939 – 1945/, with the ranks, surnames and initials of the Second World War fallen recorded in two lists on the upper face of the top step to either side of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6753, -3.4026
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Woodbury
- Postcode
- EX5 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Exton — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56809283 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodbury War Memorial?
- Woodbury War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 1LT), in the parish of Woodbury.
- What is Woodbury War Memorial?
- Woodbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Exton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 1LT.
- When was Woodbury War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Woodbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodbury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Woodbury War Memorial is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Woodbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Exton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 1LT.