Memorials & monuments · South East England
Erlestoke War Memorial
Erlestoke 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
Erlestoke 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 1451823). 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 memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Saviour (Grade II-listed), beside the south door of the church. It comprises a simple Latin cross rising from the moulded collar of a tall shaft, octagonal in section. The cross shaft stands on a three-stepped base, square in plan. The lower step has a simple cornice for the laying of wreaths and floral tributes. The main inscription, beginning on the front face of the upper step of the base and continuing to the middle step, reads 1939 – 1945/ IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Erlestoke War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in armed conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2844, -2.0516
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Erlestoke
- Postcode
- SN10 5TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479181 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Erlestoke War Memorial?
- Erlestoke War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 5TX), in the parish of Erlestoke.
- Is Erlestoke War Memorial a listed building?
- Erlestoke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Erlestoke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Erlestoke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Erlestoke War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 5TX. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.