Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wyke Regis War Memorial
Wyke Regis 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
Wyke Regis 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 1438095). 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
The Wyke Regis War Memorial is a World War I war memorial located in Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England. Facing Wyke Road from the edge of Wyke Regis Cemetery, the memorial has been Grade II listed since December 2016. The memorial was unveiled on 30 November 1919 and had cost just over £200, which was raised by public subscription. Built of Portland stone, it is described as having a Neo-Baroque style by Historic England. The memorial is a stone obelisk, set on a stone base, with a large pedestal containing four brass panels, commemorating the lives of 52 local men. Above the pedestal is an inscribed stone ring.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Wyke Regis War Memorial is a World War I war memorial located in Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England. Facing Wyke Road from the edge of Wyke Regis Cemetery, the memorial has been Grade II listed since December 2016. The memorial was unveiled on 30 November 1919 and had cost just over £200, which was raised by public subscription. Built of Portland stone, it is described as having a Neo-Baroque style by Historic England. The memorial is a stone obelisk, set on a stone base, with a large pedestal containing four brass panels, commemorating the lives of 52 local men. Above the pedestal is an inscribed stone ring. The brass panels were created by employees of the village's Whitehead Torpedo Factory.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.5996, -2.4788
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 9HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q56279287 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wyke Regis War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- Wyke Regis War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 9HU), in the parish of Weymouth.
- Is Wyke Regis War Memorial a listed building?
- Wyke Regis War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wyke Regis War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wyke Regis War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 9HU. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.