Memorials & monuments · South East England
Memorial Bus Shelter
Memorial Bus Shelter — 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
Memorial Bus Shelter is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455993). 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 War memorial bus shelter, erected shortly after the Second World War. MATERIALS It is constructed of cut and squared Purbeck stone rubble, brought to course, under a thatched roof. DESCRIPTION The memorial takes the form of a shelter which is hexagonal on plan. It stands on a concrete base, with walls of local rubble stone and the thatched roof is hipped. There is a doorway to the front and four openings in the side walls. To the right of the doorway, set within a stone surround, is a small inset stone tablet which is inscribed in black lettering: IN MEMORY OF / DAVID PARRY-JONES / 1ST BT THE RIFLE BRIGADE / KILLED IN ACTION / IN FRANCE / 3RD AUGUST 1944. It also carries the insignia of the Rifle Brigade. The rear wall has no openings. Inside the shelter is a timber bench.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Memorial Bus Shelter is located in South-East England and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This structure serves as a memorial, highlighting its significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6447, -2.3893
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Osmington
- Postcode
- DT3 6EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479616 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial Bus Shelter?
- Memorial Bus Shelter is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 6EX), in the parish of Osmington.
- Is Memorial Bus Shelter a listed building?
- Memorial Bus Shelter is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Memorial Bus Shelter free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial Bus Shelter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial Bus Shelter?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 6EX. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.