Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kingston Deverill War Memorial
Kingston Deverill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingston Deverill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451463). 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, 1931, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: The memorial is located in the churchyard to the south-west of the Grade II*-listed Church of St Mary, close to the southern boundary wall and near to the Grade II-listed Young Monument. It takes the form of a tall, Latin cross of Doulting stone rising from a square plinth surmounting a three-stepped base. The inscriptions and names are incised to bronze plaques affixed to the east and west faces of the plinth. The principal inscription is to the east face and reads, 1914-1918/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ (7 NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH. A second inscription dedicated to those killed in the Second World War is to the west face, 1939-1945/ (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kingston Deverill War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by local individuals.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1323, -2.2220
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Kingston Deverill
- Postcode
- BA12 7HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479151 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston Deverill War Memorial?
- Kingston Deverill War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7HE), in the parish of Kingston Deverill.
- Is Kingston Deverill War Memorial a listed building?
- Kingston Deverill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kingston Deverill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston Deverill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston Deverill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7HE. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.