Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross
West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross — 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
West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425101). 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 The memorial stands on a small Green at the junction of School Lane and West Hill Road. The triangular Green is marked at each corner by three granite boulders. The memorial is made of rough-hewn Dartmoor granite and comprises a Maltese cross on a 2.5m tall tapering shaft, raised on a square plinth. The plinth stands on a two-stepped base, placed in a square, kerbed and gravelled area. The dedication and names are recorded on the plinth in applied lead lettering. The dedication reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ WEST HILL WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (NAMES) On the front face of the first step THEIR NAMES SHALL REMAIN FOREVER AND/ THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT The first step also carries the dedication 1939 - 1945 (NAMES) 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, 7 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Hill Memorial Cross is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Its historical significance is reflected in its protected status.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7384, -3.3180
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- West Hill
- Postcode
- EX11 1TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677161 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross?
- West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX11 1TX), in the parish of West Hill.
- Is West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross a listed building?
- West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Hill (Devon) Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX11 1TX. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency.