Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
South Cerney War Memorial
South Cerney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Cerney War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1424119). 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 The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross of Cotswold stone on a moulded shaft rising from a rectangular plinth with bevelled corners. The plinth stands on an octagonal three-stepped base. The memorial stands in a small gravelled circle surrounded by a grassed area. Four stone flower holders are placed on the corners of the lowest step. The names, and the following inscriptions, are carved into the plinth: THIS CROSS/ WAS ERECTED BY/ THEIR FELLOW PARISHIONERS/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SOUTH CERNEY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919 SONS OF THIS PLACE/ LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID/ THAT YOU WHO LIVE/ ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD/ THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES/ THAT YOU WHO LIVE MAY REAP/ A RICHER HARVEST/ ERE YOU FALL ASLEEP 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Cerney War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6712, -1.9326
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- South Cerney
- Postcode
- GL7 5UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677079 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Cerney War Memorial?
- South Cerney War Memorial is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 5UY), in the parish of South Cerney.
- Is South Cerney War Memorial a listed building?
- South Cerney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Cerney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Cerney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Cerney War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 5UY. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.