Memorials & monuments · South West England
South Molton War Memorial
South Molton 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
South Molton 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 1464059). 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 War memorial cross, 1921. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from roughly-hewn grey granite. PLAN: it stands in the forecourt to the town cemetery, aligned with the central axis of the burial ground. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a Celtic cross with a tapering square shaft, standing upon a tapering plinth an octagonal base of three steps. The head of the cross has a relief moulding of an interweaving Celtic pattern. The main inscription in leaded lettering on north face of the plinth reads: ‘IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE / FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS”’. The other faces are inscribed with the 47 names of the fallen soldiers. A further inscription commemorating those who died in the Second World War is inscribed on a rectangular stone tablet at the foot of the memorial: 1939-1945 / (23 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Molton 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 and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0148, -3.8321
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- South Molton
- Postcode
- EX36 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480188 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Molton War Memorial?
- South Molton War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX36 4AS), in the parish of South Molton.
- Is South Molton War Memorial a listed building?
- South Molton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Molton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Molton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Molton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX36 4AS. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.