Memorials & monuments · South East England
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial
Upavon Cemetery 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
Upavon Cemetery 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 1452015). 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 The memorial stands in the parish cemetery at the north-western edge of the village, surrounded by graves, many of them military. The memorial comprises a square white marble pillar with a large capital and cap, set on a two-stepped sandstone base. The main dedication is in black-painted lettering on the eastern face of the column and reads ERECTED TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914–1918./ (9 NAMES)/ “LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND/ WE FOR ENGLAND DIED.”/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS. ST. JOHN XV. 13. The names of the fallen include their rank and regiment. The additional marble plaque added to the front of the upper step of the base has the inscription 1939–1945/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2955, -1.8122
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Upavon
- Postcode
- SN9 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479216 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upavon Cemetery War Memorial?
- Upavon Cemetery War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN9 6DZ), in the parish of Upavon.
- Is Upavon Cemetery War Memorial a listed building?
- Upavon Cemetery War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Upavon Cemetery War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Upavon Cemetery War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upavon Cemetery War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN9 6DZ. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.