Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) 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
East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) 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 1469253). 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 Memorial, erected following the Second World War, to commemorate the loss of members of the East Cowes Civil Defence Warden and Ambulance Service. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: a plain Latin cross surmounted on a square plinth. The plinth is topped by a carving intended to represent rubble and incorporates a stone carving depicting an object often used by ARP wardens including a helmet, lamp, and water bottle. The north-west side of the plinth contains the inscription 'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF (NAMES)/ KILLED ON DUTY DURING THE WAR 1939-1945/ “WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”/ ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES OF THE CIVIL DEFENCE/ WARDEN AND AMBULANCE SERVICE EAST COWES.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial is located in East Cowes, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates the efforts of civil defence during air raids.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7580, -1.2862
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- East Cowes
- Postcode
- PO32 6RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Official site
- www.classicboatmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457589 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial?
- East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO32 6RP), in the parish of East Cowes.
- Is East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial a listed building?
- East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Cowes Air Raid Protection (Civil Defence) Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO32 6RP. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.