Devon County War Memorial, World War I memorial in Exeter, England
The granite cross memorial stands on Cathedral Green, featuring a hexagonal shaft and chamfered arms mounted on three graduated stone steps.
The Devon County War Memorial Committee selected architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to design this monument, which was officially unveiled on May 16, 1921.
The memorial commemorates 11,600 individuals from Devon who lost their lives during World War I, with additional inscriptions for World War II casualties.
The memorial maintains its position in alignment with the cathedral altar, creating a formal processional path for ceremonies and remembrance gatherings.
The granite used for construction came from Haytor quarry on Dartmoor, connecting the memorial directly to the local Devon landscape.
Location: Exeter
GPS coordinates: 50.72255,-3.53140
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:16
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