Memorials & monuments · South West England
Yealmpton War Memorial
Yealmpton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Yealmpton 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 1459658). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside location at the northern edge of St Bartholomew's churchyard, fronting onto Fore Street. Part of the churchyard wall has been removed to create a three-sided, stone walled, open-fronted, paved enclosure in which the memorial stands. The memorial comprises a simple wheel-head cross of Cornish granite set atop a tapering plinth and a three-stepped base. The main inscription is in leaded lettering on the front (northern) face of the plinth and reads: TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THE PARISH WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (18 NAMES IN TWO COLUMNS). The front face of the upper step of the base bears the additional inscription: ALSO IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945/ (11 NAMES IN THREE COLUMNS).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yealmpton War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3484, -4.0004
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Yealmpton
- Postcode
- PL8 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q59503194 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yealmpton War Memorial?
- Yealmpton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2JN), in the parish of Yealmpton.
- Is Yealmpton War Memorial a listed building?
- Yealmpton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Yealmpton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Yealmpton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yealmpton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2JN. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.