Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe
War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe — 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
War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1113346). 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 PLYMOUTH SX4754 LOCKYER STREET, Hoe 740-1/57/291 (East side) 01/05/75 War Memorial at north-west corner of the Hoe (Formerly Listed as: THE HOE, Plymouth War Memorial at north-west Corner of the Hoe) GV II War memorial. c1920 to those of Plymouth who died in World Wars I and II. Bronze Classical female figure holding wreath, set on granite plinth in front of polished pink granite buttressed pier on plinth with bronze plaques. The monument is set at the rear of a granite ashlar curved low-walled enclosure with wide front entrance with steps flanked by latticed balustrades. One of a fine group of memorials on the Hoe. (The Buildings of England: Pevsner N: Devon: London: 1989-: 665). Listing NGR: SX4766354051 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 8 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 473568 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe is located in Plymouth, South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its prominent position reflects the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3666, -4.1433
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Official site
- www.devonguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26407225 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe?
- War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2PX), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe a listed building?
- War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at North West Corner of the Hoe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2PX. It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency.