Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bournemouth War Memorial
In or near Stanpit.
Bournemouth 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
- Bournemouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bournemouth War Memorial is located at postcode BH2 5RP, approximately 1.4 km from Bournemouth railway station. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bournemouth 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 1418017). 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
Bournemouth War Memorial is a First World War memorial built in 1921, located in the central gardens in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The memorial is guarded by two stone lions made by WA Hoare. It was designed by Bournemouth's deputy architect Albert Edward Shervey, who copied the two lions (one sleeping, the other awake and roaring) from Antonio Canova's lions which guarded the tomb of Pope Clement XIII. The war memorial stands near Bournemouth Town Hall and St.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bournemouth War Memorial is a First World War memorial built in 1921, located in the central gardens in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The memorial is guarded by two stone lions made by WA Hoare. It was designed by Bournemouth's deputy architect Albert Edward Shervey, who copied the two lions (one sleeping, the other awake and roaring) from Antonio Canova's lions which guarded the tomb of Pope Clement XIII. The war memorial stands near Bournemouth Town Hall and St. Andrew's Church, Richmond Hill.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7215, -1.8819
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 5RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17534399 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bournemouth War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bournemouth War Memorial?
- Bournemouth War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5RP), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Bournemouth War Memorial?
- Bournemouth War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bournemouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 5RP.
- When was Bournemouth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Bournemouth War Memorial a listed building?
- Bournemouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bournemouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bournemouth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bournemouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5RP.