Lustleigh War Memorial

A small stone monument stands in the heart of Lustleigh, a village tucked into the Devon countryside between Newton Abbot and Dartmoor. The memorial commemorates the local men who died in the two world wars - a sobering reminder of how the Great War and Second World War touched every corner of Britain, right down to tiny places like this.

It's the sort of spot you'd stumble upon while exploring the village itself rather than plan a dedicated trip for. The memorial sits in a quiet, dignified setting, proper focal point for the community. Worth pausing at if you're walking through Lustleigh, particularly if you're interested in local history or how small villages maintained their connections to fallen soldiers.

The village itself has a pleasant pub and a few local amenities, making it an easy stop if you're based at somewhere like Oakmoor Touring Park just down the road near Newton Abbot. Free to visit, naturally - these memorials always are. Takes ten minutes maximum to pay your respects and read the inscriptions.

If you're doing a proper walking holiday in the area, Lustleigh makes a reasonable village leg between Newton Abbot and Dartmoor. The memorial's there whenever you want to find it, no opening hours or entrance fees to worry about. Honest and understated - much like the village itself.