Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ditchling War Memorial
Ditchling 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ditchling 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 1438295). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a tall pillar, 2.6m high and c 0.5m square in section, tapering slightly towards the top. It stands upon a plinth c 0.5m high and 1m square. This in turn stands upon a base c 0.3m high by 1.9m square, with moulded edges. At the top of the east face of the pillar is a simple carved cross with a centrally-justified serif-based inscription carved underneath. It reads: REMEMBER/ (NAMES)/ 1914 – 1918. The south face also has the same simple carved cross and inscription which reads: REMEMBER/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945. Around the plinth (beginning on the south face) the inscription reads: GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 2 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ditchling War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II* listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in the First and Second World Wars.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9215, -0.1172
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Ditchling
- Postcode
- BN6 8SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477961 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ditchling War Memorial?
- Ditchling War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 8SP), in the parish of Ditchling.
- Is Ditchling War Memorial a listed building?
- Ditchling War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Ditchling War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ditchling War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ditchling War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 8SP. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency.