Memorials & monuments · South East England
Lightwater War Memorial
Lightwater 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lightwater 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 1441517). 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: rough-hewn Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: Lightwater War Memorial is located on a green at the junction of All Saints Road and Guildford Road in Lightwater, Surrey. It is in the form of a wheel-head cross on a square tapering shaft with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief. It stands on a tapered square pedestal with a smooth polished panel which carries the lead inscriptions. The whole sits on a single-stepped square base. The First World War dedication reads IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF LIGHTWATER/ WHO FOUGHT FOR LIBERTY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES). On the opposite face is SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lightwater War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices made by local residents during conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3517, -0.6650
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Surrey Heath
- Parish
- Windlesham
- Postcode
- GU18 5ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
Sources
- wikidata: Q64019416 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lightwater War Memorial?
- Lightwater War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU18 5ST), in the parish of Windlesham.
- Is Lightwater War Memorial a listed building?
- Lightwater War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lightwater War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lightwater War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lightwater War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU18 5ST. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency.