Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Huntspill War Memorial
West Huntspill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Huntspill 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 1437015). 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 village war memorial of c. 1920 set in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter, West Huntspill. MATERIALS & PLAN: the monument is of limestone and takes the form of a cross with wheel head placed above an octagonal shaft, with a square base raised on a three octagonal steps. The cross head has splayed arms and a flat boss to the centre. The tapered, octagonal shaft is topped by an annulet and cyma-moulded cap with ball ornament. There are broaches above the square base, which has mouldings to its upper corners. The south face is the inscribed wording ‘.TO .THE.GLORY.OF.GOD. / .AND.IN.MEMORY.OF.THE.MEN. / .OF.THIS.PARISH . / .WHO.FELL.IN.THE.GREAT.WAR. / 1914 – 1919’. Below this on the top step of the plinth Is inscribed ‘.ALSO.IN.GRATEFUL. MEMORY. / .OF.THOSE.WHO.FELL.IN. / .WORLD.WAR.II. / 1939 – 1945’. The bottom step has a sunken panel to each face. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Huntspill War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2043, -2.9962
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Huntspill
- Postcode
- TA9 3RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477760 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Huntspill War Memorial?
- West Huntspill War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA9 3RP), in the parish of West Huntspill.
- Is West Huntspill War Memorial a listed building?
- West Huntspill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Huntspill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Huntspill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Huntspill War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA9 3RP. It sits within the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency.