Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone
Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458898). 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 stone First World War memorial of 1921, and adjacent Second World War memorial stone of 1947. MATERIALS: Devonshire granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on a triangular grassed area, in the middle of the Ticehurst village square. It is formed of a tall, rough-hewn Celtic cross, which has a carved knot to the head. It stands on a three-stepped octagonal base, which is inscribed with the words 'LEST WE FORGET OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 1914 – 1918'. A separate segmental-headed stone of remembrance is located on the eastern edge of the grassed area. It has a rough-hewn surround, and the polished face is inscribed with the words 'IN PROUD / THANKSGIVING / 1939 – 1945'. The combined memorial is surrounded by a set of later C20 metal railings*. * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’), it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone is located in Ticehurst, East Sussex, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the Second World War.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0466, 0.4084
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Ticehurst
- Postcode
- TN5 7AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q56809337 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone?
- Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN5 7AE), in the parish of Ticehurst.
- Is Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone a listed building?
- Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ticehurst War Memorial and Second World War Commemorative Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN5 7AE. It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency.