Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bisley War Memorial
In or near Chobham.
Bisley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brookwood · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bisley War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Brookwood, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for the memorial is GU24 9ED. Entry is free.
About
Bisley War Memorial is a public memorial in Surrey, South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Surrey Heath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area GU24.
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Heritage listing
Details BISLEY WITH LYPIATT 1372/0/10010 CHELTENHAM ROAD 15-APR-10 War memorial GV II War memorial. Erected 1921. MATERIALS: Built of Cotswold stone. PLAN: It has a square plan and is surrounded by iron railings. DESCRIPTION: The memorial consists of a simple Celtic style wheel-head cross and a tall, tapering shaft set upon a square plinth. It stands on a base of three steps. The south (front) face of the plinth carries the inscription: 'TO THE GLORY OF / GOD / AND TO THE MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF BILSEY / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / SERVING THE KING / IN THE YEARS OF OUR LORD / 1914-18'. 'I saw...the souls of / them that were slain / for the word of GOD / ....and white robes were / given unto every one of / them, Rev VI. 9.11'. The west and east sides of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the men who lost lives; the north face carries the inscription: 'AND ALSO A THANK TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR THE RETURN HOME OF THEIR 90 COMRADES'. 'YEA THE LORD HATH DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US ALREADY: WHEREOF WE REJOICE, PS CXXXVI'. The roll of honour naming the men who died during the Second World War is inscribed on the four sides of the upper step of the base; the front (south) face also carries the dates: '1939 / 1945'. HISTORY: The great age of memorial building was in the aftermath of the First World War, and the Bisley memorial was dedicated on 3 April 1921. REASON FOR DESIGNATION: The war memorial in Bisley is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Historic Interest: It is a modest but eloquent witness to the impact of tragic world events on this community. Honouring the war dead of the parish, the memorial has strong historic and cultural significance Architectural Value: It has group value with several listed buildings in the immediate vicinity This List entry
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bisley War Memorial is located in the parish of Bisley, Surrey, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is also situated near the Basingstoke Canal, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3274, -0.6388
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Surrey Heath
- Parish
- Bisley
- Postcode
- GU24 9ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Surrey Heath
- Nearest railway station
- Brookwood — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n569115303 (ODbL)
- commons: Bisley war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 2216860.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bisley War Memorial?
- Bisley War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU24 9ED), in the parish of Bisley.
- What is Bisley War Memorial?
- Bisley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bisley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU24 9ED.
- Is Bisley War Memorial a listed building?
- Bisley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bisley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bisley War Memorial is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bisley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bisley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bisley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brookwood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU24 9ED.