Memorials & monuments · South East England
Windlesham War Memorial
Windlesham 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
Windlesham 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 1441513). 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: rough-hewn granite cross on a York stone base. DESCRIPTION: Windlesham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist on Church Road in Windlesham, Surrey. It consists of a wheel-head cross on a three-stepped plinth. The whole is set upon a square base. The inscription is formed in lead lettering. The main dedication is located on the W (front) face of the top step of the plinth and reads TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. The other steps below carry the names of the fallen. The S face of the top step of the plinth reads ALSO THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAME). The Second World War names continue on the lower steps of that face. The N face of the top step later had the following dedication added for subsequent conflicts ALSO THOSE/ WHO DIED SERVING/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN CONFLICTS AFTER 1945. The step below this reads AFGHANISTAN 2001 – 2014/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Windlesham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3652, -0.6652
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Surrey Heath
- Parish
- Windlesham
- Postcode
- GU20 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478321 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windlesham War Memorial?
- Windlesham War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU20 6BL), in the parish of Windlesham.
- Is Windlesham War Memorial a listed building?
- Windlesham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Windlesham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Windlesham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Windlesham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU20 6BL. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency.