Memorials & monuments · East of England
Foulness Island War Memorial
Foulness Island War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Foulness Island War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1450571). 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 Rectangular pillar topped by an orb with finial and draping swags; on the front face of the orb is a small shield bearing the dates 1914/1919. The front face of the pillar has a carving of two rifles crossing, backed by leaves. This stands atop a square base; the front face bears the inscription: To the Glory of God / AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / (7 names, with dates of death), and the back face: To the Glory of God / AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF / THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945 / (3 names, with dates of death). This rests on another plinth, reading - front: "Be thou faithful unto death.", and back: "Percy F Smith / Southend". The whole rests on a stone slab. 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, 30 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Foulness Island War Memorial is located on Foulness Island in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6015, 0.8925
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Foulness
- Postcode
- SS3 9XL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479076 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foulness Island War Memorial?
- Foulness Island War Memorial is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 9XL), in the parish of Foulness.
- Is Foulness Island War Memorial a listed building?
- Foulness Island War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Foulness Island War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Foulness Island War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foulness Island War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 9XL. It sits within the Southend East and Rochford parliamentary constituency.