Memorials & monuments · South East England
North Cheriton War Memorial
North Cheriton 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
North Cheriton 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 1424228). 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 war memorial erected in the 1920s dedicated to the local men who lost their lives whilst serving their country during the First World War and the Second World War. The memorial consists of a gently tapering stone column topped with a Latin cross with carved foliage at its base. Halfway up the column shaft are decorative brackets with carved foliage. The column is set on a square snecked stone base which is surrounded by snecked stone steps. The stone rubble base to the cross carries three stone plaques inscribed with black lettering, each reading: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 (NAMES) / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND/ IN THE MEMORY OF/ THE FALLEN / OF THE 2ND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945/ (NAME) The memorial stands opposite the village stock (qv) and the entrance to the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church (qv). 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 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Cheriton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0307, -2.4467
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- North Cheriton
- Postcode
- BA8 0AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677104 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Cheriton War Memorial?
- North Cheriton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA8 0AE), in the parish of North Cheriton.
- Is North Cheriton War Memorial a listed building?
- North Cheriton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Cheriton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Cheriton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Cheriton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA8 0AE. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.