Memorials & monuments · South East England
St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial
St Swithun's, Bournemouth 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
St Swithun's, Bournemouth 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 1440045). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located within the grounds of St Swithun’s Church. It consists of a hooded Calvary cross on a tapering square shaft. Above the figure of Christ in the cross arms in raised lettering is carved INR. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth on a single-stepped base. The plinth is incised with the dedication which reads 1914/ WE THANK/ THEE/ O GOD/ 1919. One side is inscribed 1939/ (NAMES)/ 1945. The other faces are inscribed with the names of the fallen from the First World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial's designation underscores its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7213, -1.8603
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH1 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478182 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial?
- St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH1 3HT), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- Is St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial a listed building?
- St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH1 3HT. It sits within the Bournemouth East parliamentary constituency.