Memorials & monuments · South East England
Burwash Weald War Memorial
In or near Brightling.
Burwash Weald 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
- Stonegate · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burwash Weald War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stonegate, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN19 7NA, and entry is free.
About
Burwash Weald 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 1462978). 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 First World War memorial, 1922, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the Church of St Philip churchyard and consists of a rough-hewn granite wheel-headed cross with a sword carved in relief on the front face of the cross head and shaft. The cross shaft rises from a plinth on a rectangular two-stepped base. An inscription on the base of the front face of the cross shafts reads 1914-1919. The front face of the plinth is recessed and bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. The names of the fallen from the Second World War are inscribed on one side of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burwash Weald War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9889, 0.3355
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Burwash
- Postcode
- TN19 7NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Stonegate — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q63483898 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burwash Weald War Memorial?
- Burwash Weald War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN19 7NA), in the parish of Burwash.
- What is Burwash Weald War Memorial?
- Burwash Weald War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burwash Weald War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stonegate, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN19 7NA.
- When was Burwash Weald War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Burwash Weald War Memorial a listed building?
- Burwash Weald War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burwash Weald War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Burwash Weald War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burwash Weald War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burwash Weald War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burwash Weald War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stonegate, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN19 7NA.