Memorials & monuments · South West England
St Austell War Memorial
St Austell 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Austell 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 1421321). 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, circa 1920. MATERIALS: constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is an ornately-carved Celtic cross which stands on a tapered stone plinth, with a two-stepped base. The north side of the lower step has been extended forward to include a slanting stone base. The inscriptions are in black metal lettering, and to the north face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN SACRED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE / ANCIENT PARISH OF ST AUSTELL / WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 Below the inscription and to the other sides of the plinth are the names of the 200 men who fell. The inscription on the north face of the upper step reads: AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE OF THIS AREA / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR OF / 1939-1945 The names of the 144 men who fell are inscribed to the sloping face of the extended lower base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Austell War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting historical significance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3386, -4.7921
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St Austell
- Postcode
- PL25 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Austell War Memorial?
- St Austell War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL25 5QB), in the parish of St Austell.
- Is St Austell War Memorial a listed building?
- St Austell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Austell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Austell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Austell War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL25 5QB. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency.