Memorials & monuments · South West England
Theale War Memorial
Theale War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Theale 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 1437272). 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 of c.1920, altered by the addition of the names of the fallen of the Second World War after 1945. MATERIALS The memorial is constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION The memorial consists of a tall, tapering column which is surmounted by a carved stone carving in the form of scrolls sitting atop carved acanthus leaves. The column sits on a square base which bears the inscription, "IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM/ THEALE/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ ALSO/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES). The column and base stand on a three-stepped plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Theale War Memorial is located in South-West England and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It serves as a commemorative structure, recognising the sacrifices made during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2113, -2.7635
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wedmore
- Postcode
- BS28 4SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477801 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Theale War Memorial?
- Theale War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS28 4SX), in the parish of Wedmore.
- Is Theale War Memorial a listed building?
- Theale War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Theale War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Theale War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Theale War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS28 4SX. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.