Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shawford Down War Memorial
Shawford Down 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
Shawford Down 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 1437813). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Shawford Down War Memorial comprises a double-headed Latin cross with four arms so that the cross can be viewed from all directions. The cross rises from a square plan plinth. The inscription on the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF ALL THE MEN OF THE/ EMPIRE AND ESPECIALLY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THEY SOUGHT THE GLORY/ OF THEIR COUNTRY, THEY/ SEE THE GLORY OF GOD. The other faces of the plinth are incised with the names of the fallen. The plinth is set upon a two-stepped base with an inscription to the fallen of the Second World War on the top step which reads: RE-DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHOSE NAMES ARE ENGRAVED ON THIS STEP/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. The other faces of the step are incised with the names of the fallen from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shawford Down War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. The memorial's designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0217, -1.3307
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Compton and Shawford
- Postcode
- SO21 2BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q55693200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawford Down War Memorial?
- Shawford Down War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2BS), in the parish of Compton and Shawford.
- Is Shawford Down War Memorial a listed building?
- Shawford Down War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shawford Down War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shawford Down War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shawford Down War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2BS. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.