Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sampford Arundel War Memorial
Sampford Arundel 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
Sampford Arundel 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 1436144). 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, dating from 1921; Second World War inscription added. DESCRIPTION: it is carved from granite and comprises a three-stepped base surmounted by a tapering shaft and a simple, tapered Latin cross. The front (north) face of the upper step carries the inscription in raised lettering: TO THE HONOURED / MEMORY OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / THEIR COUNTRY 1914-18. The other faces are inscribed: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO CAME TO THEIR COUNTRY’S AID 1914-1918. The names of the servicemen are recorded on the both the upper and middle steps; those to the front face list the six men who lost their lives. The front face of the lowest step is inscribed: 1939 (NAME) 1945 / RIP. 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, 15 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sampford Arundel War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9625, -3.2714
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Sampford Arundel
- Postcode
- TA21 9QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678134 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sampford Arundel War Memorial?
- Sampford Arundel War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA21 9QT), in the parish of Sampford Arundel.
- Is Sampford Arundel War Memorial a listed building?
- Sampford Arundel War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sampford Arundel War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sampford Arundel War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sampford Arundel War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA21 9QT. It sits within the Taunton and Wellington parliamentary constituency.