Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary — 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 the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425476). 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 war memorial, designer unknown, constructed circa 1921. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from hammered stone, on a stone-built platform. PLAN: the war memorial cross is set upon a square platform. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a wheel cross with a tapering shaft, in hammered stone, set on a moulded base upon a stone-built platform. The front face of the base carries the inscription TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN / FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 below which are the names of the Fallen. The opposing face of the base is inscribed in matching lettering TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN / FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE SECOND GREAT WAR / 1939-1945, followed by the names of the men who died in that war. 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, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary is located in Bitton, South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4225, -2.4590
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Bitton
- Postcode
- BS30 6LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677198 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BS30 6LJ), in the parish of Bitton.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary a listed building?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS30 6LJ. It sits within the North East Somerset and Hanham parliamentary constituency.