Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bembridge War Memorial
In or near St Helens.
Bembridge 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
- Brading · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bembridge War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brading, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO35 5SE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bembridge 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 1430483). 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 War memorial, 1920 by local architect Percy Goddard Stone. Altered following the Second World War, Korean War and Falklands conflict with the additional names of the fallen from those conflicts. MATERIALS: Hopton Wood limestone cross; Portland stone base. The base has a flagstone surround of local stone. DESCRIPTION: situated on the grassed 'Swiss Corner' at the junction of the High Street and Church Road, the memorial consists of a tall Latin cross and octagonal plinth set on a three-step octagonal base. The front face of the plinth bears the inscription, in relief, ‘IN/ GRATEFUL/ MEMORY/ OF OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD 1914-1919’ with the added date below ‘1939-1945’. The names of the fallen, 46 from the First World War, 21 from the Second World War, and one each from Korea and the Falklands, again in relief, occupy the remaining sides of the plinth. Rank and regiment/branch of service are recorded. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bembridge War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its distinctive design reflects the historical significance of its purpose.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6900, -1.0898
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Bembridge
- Postcode
- PO35 5SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Brading — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677601 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bembridge War Memorial?
- Bembridge War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO35 5SE), in the parish of Bembridge.
- What is Bembridge War Memorial?
- Bembridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bembridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO35 5SE.
- Is Bembridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Bembridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bembridge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bembridge War Memorial is part of the Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bembridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bembridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bembridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO35 5SE.