Memorials & monuments · South West England
Alderholt War Memorial Cross
In or near Cranborne.
Alderholt War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Clive Perrin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alderholt War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Kingsmere, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP6 3DN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Alderholt War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1448114). 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 This 3m high wheel-head cross is located in front of the churchyard gates, facing onto Daggons Road. It stands within a small, square, flower bed on a lawn to the west of the Church of St James (Grade II). The Cornish granite cross, roughly hewn, has a tapered shaft rising from a tapering plinth, that stands on a square concrete base. The front face of the plinth is smoothed and slightly recessed to take the dedication and names, which are of leaded lettering. The First World War dedication is located on the south face of the plinth, reading TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ DIED IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1918/ (18 NAMES). A further dedication to the fallen of the Second World War is recorded on the east face, reading 1939 – 1945/ (6 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alderholt War Memorial Cross is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served and sacrificed during conflicts. Its architectural significance is recognised within the context of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9127, -1.8528
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Alderholt
- Postcode
- SP6 3DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478865 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alderholt War Memorial Cross?
- Alderholt War Memorial Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP6 3DN), in the parish of Alderholt.
- What is Alderholt War Memorial Cross?
- Alderholt War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alderholt War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP6 3DN.
- Is Alderholt War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Alderholt War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alderholt War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Alderholt War Memorial Cross is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Alderholt War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Alderholt War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alderholt War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP6 3DN.