Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chale War Memorial
In or near Godshill.
Chale 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chale 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 1462977). 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, unveiled in 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located within the churchyard of the Grade II* listed Church of St Andrew some 5m to the north-east of the Church. Standing around 3.5m tall, it comprises a rough-hewn granite wheel-head cross standing on a tapering plinth with a two-stepped square base. A recessed panel to the front face of the plinth bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ (23 NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. A raked granite block set into the upper step of the base bears the later inscription, reading ALSO OF THOSE MEN OF CHALE WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR FREEDOM IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (6 NAMES with regiment/rank).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chale War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5959, -1.3183
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chale
- Postcode
- PO38 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q63346197 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chale War Memorial?
- Chale War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2HH), in the parish of Chale.
- What is Chale War Memorial?
- Chale War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chale War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PO38 2HH.
- When was Chale War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Chale War Memorial a listed building?
- Chale War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chale War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chale War Memorial is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chale War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chale War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chale War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2HH. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.