Memorials & monuments · London
Buckland War Memorial
Buckland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Buckland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437406). 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 MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: The war memorial consists of a rough-hewn granite wheel-head cross on a tapered shaft bearing a Sword of Sacrifice in relief on its front face. It stands some 3.6m high. It is set upon a tapered plinth, square in plan, which bears the leaded inscriptions on polished panels. The south face inscription reads: 1914 – 1918 / IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF BUCKLAND / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES). The north face has a further inscription which reads 1939 – 1945 / THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (NAMES). This is set upon a square single-step base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 5 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckland War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the significance of remembrance in the area. The structure's designation highlights its historical and architectural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2441, -0.2513
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Buckland
- Postcode
- RH3 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Official site
- www.bucklandsurrey.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477820 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckland War Memorial?
- Buckland War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH3 7BB), in the parish of Buckland.
- Is Buckland War Memorial a listed building?
- Buckland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Buckland War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Buckland War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckland War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RH3 7BB. It sits within the Dorking and Horley parliamentary constituency.