Memorials & monuments · South East England
Hindon War Memorial
Hindon 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
Hindon 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 1435129). 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 The c 4m high memorial stands in the north-west corner of the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II-listed). The memorial has a two-stepped square base surmounted by a tall, broad Portland stone pillar and capstone with cornicing topped by a four-windowed lantern. Each face of the pillar is ornamented with a cross carved in low relief, with the inscriptions below. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face reads THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ AND THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ ENDURED HARDNESS, FACED/ DANGER, AND FINALLY PASSED/ OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN BY/ THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF/ SACRIFICE, GIVING UP THEIR/ OWN LIVES THAT OTHERS/ MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM. The other three faces carry the names of those who fell, grouped by the year in which they died.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hindon War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0956, -2.1304
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Hindon
- Postcode
- SP3 6DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678072 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hindon War Memorial?
- Hindon War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6DJ), in the parish of Hindon.
- Is Hindon War Memorial a listed building?
- Hindon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hindon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hindon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hindon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6DJ. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.