Memorials & monuments · South West England
Alphington War Memorial Cross
Alphington War Memorial Cross — 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
Alphington War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1443076). 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 The granite memorial cross stands on a green at the junction of Dawlish Road and Church Road, to the N of the Church of St Michael (Grade II*-listed) and in close proximity to a number of Grade II-listed structures. It takes the form of a tall, plain Latin cross that rises from a low pedestal, square on plan. The pedestal stands on a three-stepped, octagonal, base. A small cross shape is inset into the cross head. The dedicatory inscription in applied metal letters is recorded on the front face of the pedestal. It reads 1914 - 1919 1939 - 1945/ THIS ANCIENT CROSS/ WAS RESTORED TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN/ MEMORY OF OUR BRAVE MEN WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY 1914 – 1919.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alphington War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served and died in wartime, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6999, -3.5334
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX2 8TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478536 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alphington War Memorial Cross?
- Alphington War Memorial Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX2 8TD), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- Is Alphington War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Alphington War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alphington War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Alphington War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alphington War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX2 8TD. It sits within the Exeter parliamentary constituency.