Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial
Tarrant Monkton and Launceston 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 Monkton and Launceston 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 1459813). 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 First World War memorial. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on the village green in the centre of Tarrant Monkton. It is nearly 3m high and comprises a short Portland stone obelisk on a tapering square Portland stone plinth upon a limestone block base. The obelisk carries a furled banner and wreath carved in relief on the front face. The square plinth bears the inscription in black painted incised letters: SACRED/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE FOLLOWING MEN FROM/ TARRANT MONKTON/ AND LAUNCESTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR. 1914 – 18./ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial is located in Tarrant Launceston, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8794, -2.0805
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Tarrant Launceston
- Postcode
- DT11 8RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q61043386 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial?
- Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 8RU), in the parish of Tarrant Launceston.
- Is Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial a listed building?
- Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarrant Monkton and Launceston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 8RU. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.