Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Moors War Memorial
West Moors 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
West Moors 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 1452426). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. It was moved in 1971. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on the village green at the centre of West Moors. It consists of a plain wheel-headed cross which rises from a tapering square plinth on a two-stepped base. The inscription on the front face reads WEST MOORS/ UNVEILED SEPTEMBER 26 1920/ REMOVED TO THIS SITE JUNE 1971. The side of the plinth reads THESE/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR HUMANITY IN THE/ GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. The other two faces list the names of the fallen. The first is preceded by IN HONOURED MEMORY, and the second by 1939 - 1945. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Moors War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8237, -1.8881
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Moors
- Postcode
- BH22 0JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479274 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Moors War Memorial?
- West Moors War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 0JB), in the parish of West Moors.
- Is West Moors War Memorial a listed building?
- West Moors War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Moors War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Moors War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Moors War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 0JB. It sits within the Christchurch parliamentary constituency.