Memorials & monuments · South West England
St Clement War Memorial, Truro
St Clement War Memorial, Truro — 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
St Clement War Memorial, Truro is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1466271). 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, built after 1919. MATERIALS Granite, lead. DESCRIPTION The memorial stands on the east side of a crossroads to the north of Truro city where Tregolls Road, Union Hill (A390), the A39 and Belvedere meet. The memorial is a wheel-head Celtic cross with carved knotwork to the head and rectangular shaft. The head comprises ‘triqueta’ patterns within the arms and scroll decoration on the shaft on the west face. The other faces are plain. The cross stands on a cushion-shaped and tapering plinth on a flat base. The front (west) face bears the commemoration of the 14 men lost in the First World War under the inscription ST CLEMENT / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / HONOUR & RIGHT / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. Below the list of names is the inscription BEING DEAD YET SPEAK. The lettering is in lead.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Clement War Memorial is located in Truro, South-West England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2722, -5.0341
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 1RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Established
- 2000
Sources
- wikidata: Q69879221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Clement War Memorial, Truro?
- St Clement War Memorial, Truro is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 1RN), in the parish of Truro.
- Is St Clement War Memorial, Truro a listed building?
- St Clement War Memorial, Truro is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Clement War Memorial, Truro free to visit?
- Yes, St Clement War Memorial, Truro is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Clement War Memorial, Truro?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 1RN. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.