Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial
Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441882). 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 DESCRIPTION: Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is located to the north side of Main Street in Tarrant Keyneston and it comprises a 3m high Latin cross on a tapered polygonal shaft rising from a square plinth on a three-stepped base. The First World War inscription is incised on the front elevation of the plinth and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ HONOURABLE MEMORY OF THE/ UNDERMENTIONED MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. A Second World War inscription has been added to the rear elevation along with the names of the fallen and preceded by 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8393, -2.1012
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Tarrant Keyneston
- Postcode
- DT11 9JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478399 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial?
- Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 9JE), in the parish of Tarrant Keyneston.
- Is Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial a listed building?
- Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarrant Keyneston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 9JE. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.