Memorials & monuments · South West England
Wookey Hole War Memorial
Wookey Hole 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
Wookey Hole 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 1390898). 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 following entry:- 1925/0/10012 08-JUL-04 WOOKEY WOOKEY HOLE War memorial in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene GV II Shall be replaced by: 1925/0/10012 08-JUL-2004 ST CUTHBERT (OUT) WOOKEY HOLE War Memorial in the churchyard of St Mary Magdalene GV II First World War memorial. Circa 1920; restored 1991. Doulting limestone. Octagonal stepped base and pedestal with bronze plaques on two sides inscribed with the names of the dead; surmounted by a tapered octagonal shaft with slender crocketed pinnacles on alternate sides and an Iona cross with a sheathed sword and wreath to the front. There is also a plaque to the men who died in the Second World War. A well designed example of a First World War memorial with fine detailing situated in the churchyard. 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, 25 July 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 491994 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wookey Hole War Memorial is located in South-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2254, -2.6710
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- St Cuthbert Out
- Postcode
- BA5 1BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Official site
- www.wookey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670274 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wookey Hole War Memorial?
- Wookey Hole War Memorial is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 1BT), in the parish of St Cuthbert Out.
- Is Wookey Hole War Memorial a listed building?
- Wookey Hole War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wookey Hole War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wookey Hole War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wookey Hole War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 1BT. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.