Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whimple War Memorial
Whimple 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
Whimple 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 1463251). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated prominently within the churchyard to the south of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*). It is carved from granite and comprises a Latin cross on a tall octagonal shaft with a three-stepped octagonal base. The upper section of the base has the inscription in lead lettering: IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN 1914 1919 on seven of its eight sides; a small cross is inscribed on the eighth face. The middle step is inscribed with the names of the fallen, and the lower section is inscribed: 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whimple War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the wars. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7664, -3.3570
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Whimple
- Postcode
- EX5 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Official site
- www.whimple.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q62668869 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whimple War Memorial?
- Whimple War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 2TA), in the parish of Whimple.
- Is Whimple War Memorial a listed building?
- Whimple War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whimple War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whimple War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whimple War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 2TA. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.