Memorials & monuments · South West England
St Kea War Memorial
St Kea 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
St Kea 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 1453230). 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 war memorial of 1920 date. MATERIALS: constructed of Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: a granite wheel cross on top of a square shaft. The shaft rises from a tapering plinth and three-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF ST KEA, IN GRATEFUL/ AND LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR GOD, KING/ AND COUNTRY. 1914-1918./ NAMES. The front face of the step below is inscribed “LEST WE FORGET”, and the upper face is inscribed 1939-1945/ NAME. The front and rear faces of the wheel cross have carved Celtic-style motifs.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Kea 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
- 50.2430, -5.0725
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Kea
- Postcode
- TR3 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479380 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Kea War Memorial?
- St Kea War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6AE), in the parish of Kea.
- Is St Kea War Memorial a listed building?
- St Kea War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Kea War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Kea War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Kea War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6AE. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency.