Memorials & monuments · South East England
Upton Grey War Memorial
Upton Grey 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
Upton Grey 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 1462499). 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 First World War memorial, designed by G Maile and Son, and dedicated in December 1919. The names of the fallen of the Second World War were subsequently added. MATERIALS: rough hewn Cornish granite with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on a grass bank facing Church Street at the southern corner of the churchyard of the Church of St Mary. With a total height of 2.7m, it consists of a wheel cross with a crusader's sword in relief on the front face. The tapering shaft is mounted on a square plinth with a tapered base. The front face of the plinth bears the inscription ‘FOR/ KING AND COUNTRY. / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918’. The names and ranks of the 15 fallen are inscribed on the sides of the plinth. The tapered front edge of the base bears the inscription ‘AND IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945 followed by a single name.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Upton Grey War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2306, -1.0025
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Upton Grey
- Postcode
- RG25 2RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q56856416 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton Grey War Memorial?
- Upton Grey War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG25 2RB), in the parish of Upton Grey.
- Is Upton Grey War Memorial a listed building?
- Upton Grey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Upton Grey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Upton Grey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upton Grey War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG25 2RB. It sits within the North East Hampshire parliamentary constituency.