Memorials & monuments · South East England
Battle War Memorial
Battle War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Battle 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 1453482). 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 cross, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed from pink polished granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a carved Celtic cross with a tapering square shaft, set on a sloping square plinth on a stepped base; it stands approximately 3.5m tall. On the front, south-facing side of the plinth, inscribed into the stone, is the dedication TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED / MEMORY OF BATTLE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY AD 1914-1918 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS, followed by the names of the 41 fallen soldiers. On the rear is the inscription 1939-1945 followed by a further 29 names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9150, 0.4881
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Battle
- Postcode
- TN33 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479401 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle War Memorial?
- Battle War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN33 0AD), in the parish of Battle.
- Is Battle War Memorial a listed building?
- Battle War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Battle War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Battle War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN33 0AD. It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency.