Memorials & monuments · South East England
Carisbrooke War Memorial
In or near Carisbrooke.
Carisbrooke 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
- Wootton · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Carisbrooke War Memorial is located in the Isle of Wight, postcode PO30 1NT. The nearest railway station is Wootton, which is 5.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Carisbrooke 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 1463039). 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, 1921, with added inscription and names from the Second World War and the Malayan Emergency. MATERIALS: a limestone memorial cross with additional stone tablet and metal plaque. DESCRIPTION: Celtic cross memorial rising from a plinth on a square base. The front face has a recessed panel bearing the inscription ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. This inscription is replicated on a recessed panel on the rear face of the plinth which contains the remaining First World War names. On the west face of the plinth a small metal plaque reads TO THE PEOPLE/ OF CARISBROOKE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WAR 1939-1945/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. On the east face of the plinth a square stone tablet is inscribed 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ MALAYA/ 1948 – 1959/ (NAME)/ 1914 – 1919/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Carisbrooke Castle Museum is the oldest museum on the Isle of Wight, established in 1898 to showcase the island's history. It houses over 37,000 items related to the Isle of Wight, including exhibits on notable historical figures and events.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carisbrooke War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial is an important tribute to local heritage and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6917, -1.3134
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Postcode
- PO30 1NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Phone
- (01983) 523112
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 5.9 km
- Official site
- carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480113 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carisbrooke War Memorial?
- Carisbrooke War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 1NT), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
- What is Carisbrooke War Memorial?
- Carisbrooke War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carisbrooke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 1NT.
- Is Carisbrooke War Memorial a listed building?
- Carisbrooke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Carisbrooke War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Carisbrooke War Memorial is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Carisbrooke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Carisbrooke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carisbrooke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 1NT.