Memorials & monuments · South West England
Woodbury War Memorial
Woodbury 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
Woodbury 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 1459654). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location on the village green, to the south-east of the Church of St Swithun (Grade I) and its lychgate (Grade II). The memorial comprises a tall Latin cross of rough-hewn granite standing on a trapezoidal plinth, atop a three-stepped octagonal base. The main inscription is on the front face of the plinth in leaded lettering and reads: I STAND/ TO THE PROUD AND GLORIOUS/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THROUGH SACRIFICE, TO VICTORY AND LIFE. The ranks, surnames and initials of the First World War fallen are recorded in two columns on each of the two side faces of the plinth. On the upper face of the top step of the base is the additional inscription 1939 – 1945/, with the ranks, surnames and initials of the Second World War fallen recorded in two lists on the upper face of the top step to either side of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6753, -3.4026
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Woodbury
- Postcode
- EX5 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q56809283 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodbury War Memorial?
- Woodbury War Memorial is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 1LT), in the parish of Woodbury.
- Is Woodbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodbury War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 1LT. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.