Memorials & monuments · South East England
Alresford War Memorial
Alresford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alresford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1450855). 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 First and Second World War memorial. Erected in around 1920 with a further inscription added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church. It is situated near the west entrance and tower of the Grade II*-listed church, which is of medieval foundation but much remodelled. The memorial comprises a Celtic cross with a tapering shaft set upon a trapezoidal plinth and rectangular base. It is approximately 4m high. A longsword is carved in raised relief on the cross; the crossguard of the sword matching where the cross shaft and crossarm meet. The front of the plinth has a flat recess, upon which is the inscription: ERECTED TO THE MEMORY/ OF/ THOSE OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE WARS/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945. There are no names on the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alresford War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance in the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0900, -1.1614
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- New Alresford
- Postcode
- SO24 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
Sources
- wikidata: Q55698462 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alresford War Memorial?
- Alresford War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO24 9AD), in the parish of New Alresford.
- Is Alresford War Memorial a listed building?
- Alresford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alresford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Alresford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alresford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO24 9AD. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.