Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kenwyn War Memorial
Kenwyn 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
Kenwyn 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 1449789). 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 War memorial, unveiled on 27 June 1920. Commemorating those who died in service during the First and Second World War. MATERIALS: Cornish-granite stone and raised metal lettering DESCRIPTION: a square base topped by a tapered plinth, a shaft and a wheel cross with Celtic-style decoration. The dedication is located within a recessed panel on the west face of the plinth, and reads ‘1914-1918/ KENWYN/ WAR MEMORIAL/ ALSO/ 1939-1948/ (the names of Second World War casualties)/ LEST WE FORGET'. The names of those who died during the First World War are on the north and south faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kenwyn War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the community's dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2719, -5.0640
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 3UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478991 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenwyn War Memorial?
- Kenwyn War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 3UY), in the parish of Truro.
- Is Kenwyn War Memorial a listed building?
- Kenwyn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kenwyn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kenwyn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenwyn War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 3UY. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.