Memorials & monuments · South West England
Northam War Memorial
Northam 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
Northam 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 1452489). 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, unveiled in 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. It was moved to its current location between 1980 and 1995. MATERIAL: ashlar stone. DESCRIPTION: it consists of a two-tiered base topped by a square, tapering pedestal and the carved figure of Liberty holding a torch in her raised right hand. Around the top of the pedestal is a biblical quote from Samuel 1:25:16; THE MEN WERE VERY GOOD UNTO US/ THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US/ BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY. Below, in recessed panels on all sides of the pedestal, are the names of the Fallen. At the bottom of the pedestal, on its north side, raised lettering reads NORTHAM WAR MEMORIAL/ 1914 - 1919/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Chamfered stones added to the north side of the base contain the names of the parishioners who died in the Second World War and the dates of that conflict. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Northam War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in various conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0372, -4.2143
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479277 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northam War Memorial?
- Northam War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1AN), in the parish of Northam.
- Is Northam War Memorial a listed building?
- Northam War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Northam War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Northam War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northam War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1AN. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.