Memorials & monuments · South West England
Lostwithiel War Memorial
Lostwithiel 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
Lostwithiel 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 1454181). 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, built in 1921; with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS Granite. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a granite obelisk with a moulded foot, on a high, square-section pedestal with arcades, an arch on each side. The pedestal is inscribed in black lettering “LEST WE FORGET”/ THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED/ IN THE LASTING MEMORY OF/ THE GALLANT MEN OF THIS/ BOROUGH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918, with the names of the 36 men who lost their lives. Below this is a slightly wider section, inscribed AND TO THOSE WHO FELL IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945 and the names of the 21 men who died in that conflict. The whole stands on a narrow platform of three roughly-hewn granite steps.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lostwithiel War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4072, -4.6672
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lostwithiel
- Postcode
- PL22 0DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Official site
- www.lostwithielmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479468 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lostwithiel War Memorial?
- Lostwithiel War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL22 0DY), in the parish of Lostwithiel.
- Is Lostwithiel War Memorial a listed building?
- Lostwithiel War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lostwithiel War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lostwithiel War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lostwithiel War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL22 0DY. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.