Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sidbury War Memorial
Sidbury 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
Sidbury 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 1463228). 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 constructed from rough-hewn granite. PLAN: the memorial is located in a prominent roadside location on the main road junction in the centre of the village and stands on a purpose-built stone platform reached by two flights of steps. The site is overlooked by Woodvale Cottage (Grade II) and The Retreat (Grade II). DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a tall, slender, Latin cross set atop a three-stepped base. The upper two steps of the base are square, while the bottom step is octagonal. The main inscription is in raised lettering on the eastern face of the second step down and reads: IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919./ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"/. An additional inscription is given on the front of the lower step of the base which reads: AND ALSO THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945/. No names are recorded on memorial itself.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sidbury 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
- 50.7178, -3.2226
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sidmouth
- Postcode
- EX10 0RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480128 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sidbury War Memorial?
- Sidbury War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX10 0RR), in the parish of Sidmouth.
- Is Sidbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Sidbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sidbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sidbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sidbury War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX10 0RR. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency.