Devon County War Memorial, World War I memorial in Exeter, England
The Devon County War Memorial is a stone monument on Cathedral Green in Exeter, featuring a hexagonal shaft with chamfered arms mounted on three graduated steps. The structure creates a formal focal point for remembrance positioned directly beside the cathedral.
Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens designed this monument, which was officially unveiled in 1921 to honor Devon's losses in World War I. The work forms part of a series of Lutyens memorials built across the United Kingdom during that period.
The memorial honors around 11,600 people from Devon who died in World War I, with additional names recorded for those lost in World War II. Visitors can see these inscriptions on the stone and understand the human cost of the wars for the region.
The memorial is easily accessible on a central public square beside the cathedral and serves as a gathering point for commemorative ceremonies. Its formal alignment with the cathedral makes it simple to locate and provides a dignified setting for visitors.
The granite used to build this memorial came from Haytor quarry on Dartmoor, creating a direct connection to Devon's local landscape. This choice of material roots the monument in the region and makes it more than just a structure.
Location: Exeter
GPS coordinates: 50.72270,-3.53151
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
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