Memorials & monuments · South East England
Battle War Memorial
In or near Whatlington.
Battle 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
- Battle · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Battle War Memorial is located in East Sussex, postcode TN33 0AD, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Battle, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Battle 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 1453482). 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 cross, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed from pink polished granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a carved Celtic cross with a tapering square shaft, set on a sloping square plinth on a stepped base; it stands approximately 3.5m tall. On the front, south-facing side of the plinth, inscribed into the stone, is the dedication TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED / MEMORY OF BATTLE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY AD 1914-1918 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS, followed by the names of the 41 fallen soldiers. On the rear is the inscription 1939-1945 followed by a further 29 names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Battle Abbey is the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror's forces clashed with King Harold's army. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, walk the battlefield, and enjoy interactive displays that narrate the events of the battle. The site also features a gatehouse exhibition and a children's playground.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9150, 0.4881
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Battle
- Postcode
- TN33 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Nearest railway station
- Battle — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479401 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle War Memorial?
- Battle War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN33 0AD), in the parish of Battle.
- What is Battle War Memorial?
- Battle War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN33 0AD.
- Is Battle War Memorial a listed building?
- Battle War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Battle War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Battle War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Battle War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Battle War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Battle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN33 0AD.