Memorials & monuments · South East England
Sixpenny Handley War Memorial
Sixpenny Handley 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
Sixpenny Handley 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 1436127). 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 The circa 4m high war memorial of Ham Hill limestone stands within a grassed enclosure on the roadside in front of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*-listed), behind a chain supported by low stone bollards. It comprises a plain Latin cross set on an octagonal plinth and three-stepped octagonal base. The front face of the plinth is inscribed TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ 23 MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The commemorated First World War names are inscribed on the remaining faces below their year of death. The names of three men who fell during the Second World War are also inscribed on the plinth beneath the dates 1939 - 1945. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sixpenny Handley War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It stands as a tribute to the local community's sacrifices during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9548, -2.0076
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge
- Postcode
- SP5 5SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678131 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sixpenny Handley War Memorial?
- Sixpenny Handley War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5SA), in the parish of Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge.
- Is Sixpenny Handley War Memorial a listed building?
- Sixpenny Handley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sixpenny Handley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sixpenny Handley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sixpenny Handley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5SA. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.