Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cofton War Memorial
Cofton 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
Cofton 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 1424477). 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 war memorial cross of 1920 by Messrs. Knight and Sons (mason). MATERIALS: constructed of coarsely dressed local granite. DESCRIPTION: a square base surmounted by a shaft and wheel cross, and 2.85m in height. Three faces of the base have smooth panels. The east face has the text, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE/ IMMORTAL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ COFTON/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. The north and south faces bear the name, regiment and year died of the fallen (11). 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, 8 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cofton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6132, -3.4597
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Dawlish
- Postcode
- EX6 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677117 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cofton War Memorial?
- Cofton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8RP), in the parish of Dawlish.
- Is Cofton War Memorial a listed building?
- Cofton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cofton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cofton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cofton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8RP. It sits within the Newton Abbot parliamentary constituency.