Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery
War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery — 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
War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1395753). 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 WHITEWAY ROAD 656-1/42/1897 War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery GV II War memorial. c1950, but to a design of 1919. By Sir Reginald Blomfield adapted as WWII memorial. MATERIALS: Portland stone ashlar. EXTERIOR: Tall `Cross of Sacrifice¿ on five stepped octagonal plinth. Cross has bronze sword on both faces. Base has steps and low piers projecting on either side. On north side of memorial row of plain stones, bronze plaque on Portland stone plinth nearby, `This tablet marks the graves of those who died in Bath during the air raids on 25th, 26th and 27th April 1942'. Whole is well landscaped and interesting continuation of the WWI tradition. Sir Reginald Blomfield was one of Principal architects of the Imperial War Graves Commission, and this design was adapted for use in many places, including, in Bath, the City of Bath memorial in Queens Parade (qv), and Locksbrook Cemetery (qv). Listing NGR: ST7193863641 This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 June 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 511163 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3711, -2.4045
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 2RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Official site
- www.bathnes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26674603 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery?
- War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 2RQ), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery a listed building?
- War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Haycombe Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 2RQ. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency.