Memorials & monuments · South East England
Buckland War Memorial
In or near Betchworth.
Buckland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Betchworth · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Buckland War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Betchworth, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RH3 7BB, and entry is free. The memorial is wheelchair accessible.
About
Buckland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437406). 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: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: The war memorial consists of a rough-hewn granite wheel-head cross on a tapered shaft bearing a Sword of Sacrifice in relief on its front face. It stands some 3.6m high. It is set upon a tapered plinth, square in plan, which bears the leaded inscriptions on polished panels. The south face inscription reads: 1914 – 1918 / IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF BUCKLAND / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES). The north face has a further inscription which reads 1939 – 1945 / THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES / (NAMES). This is set upon a square single-step base. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 5 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Buckland War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by local heroes and appreciate the historical significance of the memorial.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckland War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the significance of remembrance in the area. The structure's designation highlights its historical and architectural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2441, -0.2513
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Buckland
- Postcode
- RH3 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Betchworth — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.bucklandsurrey.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477820 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckland War Memorial?
- Buckland War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH3 7BB), in the parish of Buckland.
- What is Buckland War Memorial?
- Buckland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Betchworth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH3 7BB.
- Is Buckland War Memorial a listed building?
- Buckland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Buckland War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Buckland War Memorial is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Buckland War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Buckland War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Betchworth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH3 7BB.