Memorials & monuments · South East England
Piddlehinton War Memorial
Piddlehinton 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
Piddlehinton 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 1452689). 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 A First World War memorial, built 1921; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Ham Hill limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a Cross of Sacrifice, with a relief-carved inverted sword superimposed on the arms and shaft of a Latin Cross of octagonal section. The moulded foot stands on a simple squared plinth, which stands on a two-stepped platform, the lowers step of which has a moulded tread. The principal face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF PIDDLEHINTON / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. The upper step of the platform carries the inscription: FOR KING AND COUNTRY. The other faces of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the 17 men who lost their lives in the First World War, and, under the dates 1939 – 1945, those of the four men of the village who fell in that conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Piddlehinton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7739, -2.4047
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Piddlehinton
- Postcode
- DT2 7TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479312 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Piddlehinton War Memorial?
- Piddlehinton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7TE), in the parish of Piddlehinton.
- Is Piddlehinton War Memorial a listed building?
- Piddlehinton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Piddlehinton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Piddlehinton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Piddlehinton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7TE. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.