Memorials & monuments · South West England
Weare Giffard War Memorial
Weare Giffard War Memorial — 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
Weare Giffard War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1459651). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands beside the gateway to the churchyard, close to the Church of the Holy Trinity (Grade I) and a short distance from the Humphreys monument (Grade II). The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross with a rough-hewn tapering shaft on a square tapering pedestal atop a substantial stone platform. The memorial is carved from pale grey granite. The main inscription in leaded lettering reads: (south face) FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945/ (1 NAME), (west face) (6 NAMES), (east face) (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Weare Giffard War Memorial is located in South-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9782, -4.1844
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Weare Giffard
- Postcode
- EX39 4QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479946 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weare Giffard War Memorial?
- Weare Giffard War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 4QP), in the parish of Weare Giffard.
- Is Weare Giffard War Memorial a listed building?
- Weare Giffard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weare Giffard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weare Giffard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weare Giffard War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 4QP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.