Memorials & monuments · South West England
Woolverton war memorial
In or near Berkley.
Woolverton 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
- Avoncliff · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Woolverton war memorial is located in Somerset, postcode BA2 7QS. The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, which is 6.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Woolverton 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 1443537). 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, erected in 1926. MATERIALS Portland stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial, which stands circa 4.5m high, takes the form of a cross of sacrifice, the cross and octagonal shaft with a relief carved inverted sword, on a moulded foot. The foot stands on an octagonal plinth, which is set on a platform of three narrow stone steps. The plinth is inscribed on three sides, in a Serif font. The front face reads ERECTED / BY THE / VILLAGERS OF WOOLVERTON / TO THE SACRED MEMORY / OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. The right face is inscribed with the details of the soldier from the village who died in the war: WALTER HAINE / 11TH. BN. K.R.R.C. / FRANCE / 1916. The left face carries the inscription THESE MEN OF OURS / UNSELFISH, UNAFRAID / WENT TO THE WORLDWIDE FIGHT / FORGET NOT HOW THEY FOUGHT / AND HOW WE PRAYED / FOR ENGLAND AND FOR RIGHT / HENRY NEWBOLT. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woolverton war memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2852, -2.3004
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Tellisford
- Postcode
- BA2 7QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478559 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolverton war memorial?
- Woolverton war memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7QS), in the parish of Tellisford.
- What is Woolverton war memorial?
- Woolverton war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woolverton war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7QS.
- Is Woolverton war memorial a listed building?
- Woolverton war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woolverton war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woolverton war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woolverton war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7QS.