Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sheepstor War Memorial
Sheepstor 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
Sheepstor 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 1462644). 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 and altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is made of granite quarried within Sheepstor parish with slate panels. PLAN: the memorial stands in the churchyard at St Leonard's Church, a short distance from the Andrew headstone and the Brooke monuments. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a rough-hewn plain Latin cross on a tapering square plinth with a two-stepped square base. It is carved from pale grey granite. The main inscription is in incised lettering on a recessed slate panel on the eastern face of the plinth, and reads: IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-19/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ ST JOHN 15 V. 13 A further inscription in incised letter on a recessed slate panel on the western face of the plinth reads: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sheepstor War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4908, -4.0314
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Sheepstor
- Postcode
- PL20 6PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480068 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheepstor War Memorial?
- Sheepstor War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6PF), in the parish of Sheepstor.
- Is Sheepstor War Memorial a listed building?
- Sheepstor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sheepstor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sheepstor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheepstor War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6PF. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.