Memorials & monuments · South East England
Pirbright War Memorial
Pirbright 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
Pirbright 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 1461910). 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 First World War memorial of 1920 by Frederick Brook Hitch. MATERIALS: stone with carved wooden cross and figure of Christ. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a finely-carved wooden Calvary cross on a four-step stone plinth. At the base there are four rectangular stone plaques laid horizontally amongst square paving stones. The frontal plaque carries the inscription “GREATER LOVE / HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS THAT / A MAN LAY / DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS” (John 15:13). The two flanking stones bear the names of 48 of the fallen from the First World War, and another later plaque, set to the rear, marks 11 of the fallen from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pirbright War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a notable historical landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2943, -0.6477
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Pirbright
- Postcode
- GU24 0JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q56797974 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pirbright War Memorial?
- Pirbright War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU24 0JL), in the parish of Pirbright.
- Is Pirbright War Memorial a listed building?
- Pirbright War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pirbright War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pirbright War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pirbright War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU24 0JL. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency.