Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ashmore War Memorial
Ashmore 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
Ashmore 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 1471769). 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 World War memorial, erected 1923, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The memorial is prominently sited in the village, opposite the pond. It is carved from stone and consists of a tall, chamfered Latin cross, a plinth with chamfered top and base and a three-stepped octagonal base. The front face of the plinth has a stone panel that has the dedicatory inscription. This reads: FOR GOD, KING, AND COUNTRY/ TO THE/ SACRED MEMORY/ OF THE ASHMORE MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR./ (NAMES)/ 1939 1945/ (NAME). The upper part of the inscription is flanked by 1914 and 1918. The other three sides of the plinth have horizontal ashlar bands and flint. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES The war memorial is surrounded by low wooden posts and link chains.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashmore War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's commitment to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9598, -2.1260
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Ashmore
- Postcode
- SP5 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q101412147 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashmore War Memorial?
- Ashmore War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5AD), in the parish of Ashmore.
- Is Ashmore War Memorial a listed building?
- Ashmore War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashmore War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ashmore War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashmore War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5AD. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.