Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wylye War Memorial
Wylye 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
Wylye 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 1451934). 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 Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Wylye War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the west of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*-listed), and adjacent to the main path leading to the church. The churchyard also contains numerous Grade II-listed monuments and the Grade II-listed Railed Enclosure and Gate Piers on South Edge of Churchyard. The war memorial takes the form of a granite wheel-head cross upon a tall shaft with moulded foot. This rises from a tapering, four-sided plinth, which surmounts a square base. The plinth carries the inscriptions and names in leaded lettering. The main inscription is on the west (front) face of the plinth and reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS OF WYLYE,/ IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE CAUSE OF THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (7 NAMES). On the east (rear) of the plinth is the following inscription 1939 – 1945/ (2 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wylye War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1388, -1.9901
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wylye
- Postcode
- BA12 0QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479205 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wylye War Memorial?
- Wylye War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0QN), in the parish of Wylye.
- Is Wylye War Memorial a listed building?
- Wylye War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wylye War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wylye War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wylye War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0QN. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.