Memorials & monuments · South West England
Horrabridge War Memorial
Horrabridge 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
Horrabridge 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 1459642). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location facing onto the main road through the village, in a walled enclosure, part of the churchyard boundary wall (Grade II) of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a 1.5m high, plain, granite wheel-head cross, the head of which is decorated with raised roundels. The cross stands on a tall trapezoidal plinth, and the whole stands on a two-stepped square base. The whole stands on a paved are edged at the front with granite kerbstones. The main inscription is on the front face of the plinth in leaded lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE BRAVE MEN WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (16 NAMES)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horrabridge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The memorial is a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5080, -4.0995
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Horrabridge
- Postcode
- PL20 7SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Established
- 1921
- Official site
- www.wildwoodartsdartmoor.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q59489201 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horrabridge War Memorial?
- Horrabridge War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 7SE), in the parish of Horrabridge.
- Is Horrabridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Horrabridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Horrabridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Horrabridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horrabridge War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 7SE. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.