Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Tytherley War Memorial
West Tytherley 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 Tytherley 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 1431891). 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 West Tytherley war memorial is a rough-hewn stone obelisk which stands c 5m high tapering towards the top. It is set on a plinth which in turn is set upon a square five-stepped base. The base is surrounded by a stone-paved area. The inscription in black lettering is recorded on the plinth and the top step on the east face. The inscription on the plinth of the memorial reads: THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 - 1919./ ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF THIS PARISH,/ IN MEMORY OF OUR GALLANT DEAD, IN HONOUR/ OF THOSE WHO SERVED, AND IN THANKSGIVING/ TO ALMIGHTY GOD, WHO GAVE US THE VICTORY. On the top step the inscription reads: ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945. A stepped path leads up to the memorial. 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, 6 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Tytherley War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0677, -1.6106
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- West Tytherley
- Postcode
- SP5 1JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677779 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Tytherley War Memorial?
- West Tytherley War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1JY), in the parish of West Tytherley.
- Is West Tytherley War Memorial a listed building?
- West Tytherley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Tytherley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Tytherley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Tytherley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1JY. It sits within the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary constituency.