Memorials & monuments · South West England
Goodleigh War Memorial
Goodleigh 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
Goodleigh 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 1452598). 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 Dartmoor granite cross stands in the churchyard to the south of the Church of St Gregory (Grade II*-listed), and close to the churchyard lych gate and gates (Grade II). It takes the form of a plain Latin cross with slightly splayed cross arms, rising from a square plinth. The plinth stands on a two-stage, octagonal, base. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. The commemorated names are recorded on faces of the upper stage of the base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goodleigh War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0895, -4.0025
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Goodleigh
- Postcode
- EX32 7LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479293 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goodleigh War Memorial?
- Goodleigh War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 7LT), in the parish of Goodleigh.
- Is Goodleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Goodleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Goodleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Goodleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goodleigh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 7LT. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.