Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chiddingfold War Memorial
Chiddingfold 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
Chiddingfold 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 1441325). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Chiddingfold War Memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade I-listed). The memorial consists of a wheel-headed cross on top of a tall tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from a square plinth on a three-stepped base. The dedications and names are incised into the plinth and steps. The First World War dedication is located on the front face of the plinth and reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Inscribed on the other sides of the plinth are the names of those who died (45 NAMES). Below this on the top step is the following dedication for the Second World War: ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE OTHERS OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR FREEDOM AND OUR COUNTRY 1939 – 1945 (14 NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 5 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chiddingfold War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1098, -0.6297
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Chiddingfold
- Postcode
- GU8 4TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478297 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chiddingfold War Memorial?
- Chiddingfold War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU8 4TX), in the parish of Chiddingfold.
- Is Chiddingfold War Memorial a listed building?
- Chiddingfold War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chiddingfold War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chiddingfold War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chiddingfold War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU8 4TX. It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency.