Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ilchester War Memorial
Ilchester 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
Ilchester 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 1423779). 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 First World War memorial dedicated to the men from Ilchester parish who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the First World War and subsequently the Second World War. The monument consists of a Portland stone Celtic cross set on a round pillar on a square Hamstone plinth bearing marble tablets with leaded lettering giving the names of the sixteen Fallen and the words: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE / OF OUR MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE / OF THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / OF 1914-1918 A further marble tablet was added at the base of the monument inscribed with the names of the five men of the parish who lost their lives whilst serving their country in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ilchester War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the architectural significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0012, -2.6820
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Ilchester
- Postcode
- BA22 8LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677051 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ilchester War Memorial?
- Ilchester War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 8LW), in the parish of Ilchester.
- Is Ilchester War Memorial a listed building?
- Ilchester War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ilchester War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ilchester War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ilchester War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 8LW. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.