Memorials & monuments · South East England
Beacon Hill War Memorial
In or near Churt.
Beacon Hill 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
- Haslemere · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Beacon Hill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Haslemere, which is approximately 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GU26 6PZ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Beacon Hill 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 1439174). 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 MATERIALS: Doulting stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a gabled crucifix with a carved figure of Christ on a tapered shaft. The gable is embellished with carved decorative detail and the cross carries the inscription INRI above the figure. The shaft rises from a square plinth which is set upon a two-stepped hexagonal base. Names of the fallen are recorded on polished plaques set on the front and side faces of the plinth under the date: 1914 - 1918. On two sides of the plinth at the base is carved in ornate lettering: FOR THAT THE PEOPLE/ OFFERED THEMSELVES WILLINGLY. An angled plaque fixed to the steps carries the dedicatory text which reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ AND OTHERS WHO DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE TWO WORLD WARS/ AND IN THANKSGIVING FOR THOSE WHO/ SERVED AND WERE KEPT SAFE THIS/ CROSS WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS/ AND FRIENDS. A polished plaque on the back of the plinth bears the inscription: 1939 - 1945/ NAMES. Further names are recorded on the side face of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Hill War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1240, -0.7439
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Haslemere
- Postcode
- GU26 6PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Haslemere — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478082 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Hill War Memorial?
- Beacon Hill War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU26 6PZ), in the parish of Haslemere.
- What is Beacon Hill War Memorial?
- Beacon Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU26 6PZ.
- Is Beacon Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Beacon Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beacon Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Hill War Memorial is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beacon Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Beacon Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beacon Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU26 6PZ.