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| HER Number: | MDV108935 |
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| Name: | Sheepstor war memorial |
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Summary
Stone memorial cross located in the churchyard in Sheepstor. Commemorates those that died in the two World Wars. Unveiled in 1920 and altered following the Second World War. Listed in 2019.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 560 676 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Sheepstor |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SHEEPSTOR |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56NE/42/5
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 92845
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WAR MEMORIAL (Constructed, Early 20th Century - 1920 AD (Between) to 1920 AD (Between))
Full description
Muriel and Richard Brine, 2015-2019, Devon Heritage (Website). SDV352499.
Sheepstor War Memorial. A stone cross set on a square plinth located in the churchyard. One face shows two names for World War 1 (W. MORTIMORE AND H. BLATCHFORD) and on the far side is a similar face with a single World War 2 name (P. NICOLSON).
Historic England, 2022, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV364675.
A First World War memorial, unveiled in 1920 and altered following the Second World War (see List for full detail).
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV352499 | Website: Muriel and Richard Brine. 2015-2019. Devon Heritage. http://www.devonheritage.org/WarMemorials.htm. Website. |
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| SDV364675 | National Heritage List for England: Historic England. 2022. National Heritage List for England. Digital. [Mapped feature: #138237 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV4036 | Related to: Parish Church, Sheepstor (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 29 2022 10:56AM |
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