Memorials & monuments · South Wales
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1492402). 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, 1922. MATERIALS: limestone. PLAN: the memorial stands in the churchyard to the south of the church, close to the entrance on the west. DESCRIPTION: a lantern cross on a tapering octagonal shaft. Square stone pedestal with chamfered angles, upon a four-stepped octagonal base. The plinth bears the inscription: ‘IN THANKFUL REMEM- / BRANCE OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH AND / CONGREGATION / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -1918’.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is located in Weston-super-Mare, South Wales. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3523, -2.9811
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Weston-super-Mare
- Postcode
- BS23 2AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
Sources
- wikidata: Q136386115 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist?
- War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS23 2AQ), in the parish of Weston-super-Mare.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS23 2AQ. It sits within the Weston-super-Mare parliamentary constituency.