Memorials & monuments · South East England
Silchester War Memorial
Silchester 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
Silchester 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 1454424). 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 community war memorial, commemorating the dead of two World Wars, which stands by the roadside adjacent to the village playing fields, erected in 1919 and altered after 1945. MATERIALS & PLAN: a granite war memorial with lead lettering. The memorial takes the form of an upright pylon, surrounded by a square enclosure. DESCRIPTION: Silchester War Memorial is located at the roadside of Little London Road. It consists of a roughly hewn stone of remembrance of square section, with a smooth central panel to the centre of its western face which carries an inscription and names in painted lead lettering. The inscription reads TO THE MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF SILCHESTER / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / (NAMES) / “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS” / ALSO THOSE WHO FELL / IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES) / “GOD MADE TRIAL OF THEM / AND FOUND THEM WORTHY”. Below the stone is a square base. A flagged path approaches the monument from the west.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Silchester War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3551, -1.0999
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Silchester
- Postcode
- RG7 2ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479495 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Silchester War Memorial?
- Silchester War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 2ND), in the parish of Silchester.
- Is Silchester War Memorial a listed building?
- Silchester War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Silchester War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Silchester War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Silchester War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 2ND. It sits within the North East Hampshire parliamentary constituency.