Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ugborough War Memorial
Ugborough 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
Ugborough 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 1462724). 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 dating from 1921, subsequently altered to commemorate the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of pale grey granite and it stands adjacent to the Church of St Peter, where it forms part of the churchyard's boundary wall. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a tapering shaft on a small square pedestal with a two-stepped octagonal base. The plaque bearing the names of the fallen is built into the churchyard wall below. The main inscription in leaded is on the north face on the plinth and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918/ WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED BENEATH./ -/ THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE/ INHABITANTS OF UGBOROUGH PARISH. On the lower step of the base is inscribed: ERECTED DEC.1921. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the plaque set into the wall beneath. An additional plaque added beneath reads: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ugborough War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect. The memorial is a significant historical landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3866, -3.8617
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Ugborough
- Postcode
- PL21 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480071 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ugborough War Memorial?
- Ugborough War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0NS), in the parish of Ugborough.
- Is Ugborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Ugborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ugborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ugborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ugborough War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0NS. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.