Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kenn War Memorial
Kenn 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
Kenn 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 1438432). 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, dating from 1921, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS The memorial is constructed from granite. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a tall stone cross, with uneven surfaces, which stands upon an octagonal, four stepped base. The top three steps of the base bear the inscription, '1914 - 1918/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1939 - 1945'. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kenn War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6605, -3.5264
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Kenn
- Postcode
- EX6 7UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477972 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenn War Memorial?
- Kenn War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 7UW), in the parish of Kenn.
- Is Kenn War Memorial a listed building?
- Kenn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kenn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kenn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenn War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 7UW. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.