Memorials & monuments · South West England
Throwleigh War Memorial
Throwleigh 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
Throwleigh 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 1463735). 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, with later additions. MATERIALS: constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: comprising a plain Latin cross with a gently tapering octagonal shaft on a two-tiered rectangular plinth and single-stepped square base. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the lower tier of the plinth reads: (west face) TO THE GLORY OF THE UNDIVIDED/ TRINITY IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR A.D. 1914-1918; (north face) ETERNAL REST GRANT TO THEM/ O LORD, AND LET LIGHT/ PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM; (east face) PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ ESPECIALLY/ (2 NAMES); (east face, upper tier) VIA CRUCIS; (south face) HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD/ PRAY FOR US SINNERS NOW/ AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH/ AMEN. An additional inscription on the upper tier of the plinth reads: (south face) 1939/ (2 NAMES)/ 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Throwleigh War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7013, -3.8877
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Throwleigh
- Postcode
- EX20 2HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480177 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Throwleigh War Memorial?
- Throwleigh War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2HT), in the parish of Throwleigh.
- Is Throwleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Throwleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Throwleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Throwleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Throwleigh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2HT. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.