Memorials & monuments · South East England
Berkley War Memorial
Berkley 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Berkley 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 1442422). 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, erected c1920, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is prominently situated beside the W gate into the churchyard. It is carved from granite and comprises a Celtic cross on a slightly-tapering shaft which has the Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief to its front (W) face. It is set into a rough-hewn, square plinth that stands on a stone base. The W face of the plinth bears the inscription in raised lettering TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) / ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS OF BERKLEY. The inscription on the S face reads 1939-1945 / (NAMES). 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, 21 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkley 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 merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2437, -2.2728
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Berkley
- Postcode
- BA11 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478477 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkley War Memorial?
- Berkley War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 5JH), in the parish of Berkley.
- Is Berkley War Memorial a listed building?
- Berkley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Berkley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Berkley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 5JH. It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency.