Memorials & monuments · South East England
Arreton War Memorial
In or near Godshill.
Arreton 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
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet · 3.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Arreton War Memorial is located in the Isle of Wight, postcode PO30 3AB. The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Arreton 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 1452977). 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 A First World War memorial dating from 1920, designed by Percy Goddard Stone. Altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: Ventnor rag stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St George (Grade I), beside the path leading to the south porch. It consists of a tall, elegant, floriated Latin cross with concave angles on a tapered plinth and two-stepped octagonal base. A shield in the centre of the cross is inscribed PRO PATRIA above a rose. The base has recessed panels and the front is inscribed IN MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF ARRETON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918, with names on the sides and back. The front of the top step reads AND THOSE WHO FELL/ 1939-45, with names to either side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Shipwreck Centre & Maritime Museum is located in Arreton Barns Craft Village and features the largest collection of shipwreck artifacts in the UK. Visitors can explore exhibits showcasing treasures from shipwrecks, antique diving equipment, and stories of maritime history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arreton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the wars.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6779, -1.2452
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Arreton
- Postcode
- PO30 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- +44 1983 533079
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet — 3.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- museum.maritimearchaeologytrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479359 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arreton War Memorial?
- Arreton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3AB), in the parish of Arreton.
- What is Arreton War Memorial?
- Arreton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arreton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3AB.
- Is Arreton War Memorial a listed building?
- Arreton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Arreton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Arreton War Memorial is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Arreton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Arreton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arreton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3AB.