Memorials & monuments · South West England
Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial
In or near Shillingstone.
Child Okeford And Hanford 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
Child Okeford And Hanford 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 1110262). 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 ST 8312 CHILD OKEFORD THE CROSS 9/3 War Memorial lOm east of the Baker's Arms GV II War memorial, c.1920 by Ponting (stylistic attribution). Stone. In the form of a Dorset market cross (eg Stalbridge). 4 step base, Square plinth with octagonal shaft bearing carved figures and crochetted standards. Carved head piece. Listing NGR: ST8348412757 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 103090 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Child Okeford and Hanford War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and reflects the region's historical context. The structure is an important landmark within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9140, -2.2363
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Child Okeford
- Postcode
- DT11 8ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q26403949 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial?
- Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 8ED), in the parish of Child Okeford.
- What is Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial?
- Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode DT11 8ED.
- Is Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial a listed building?
- Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB) and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Child Okeford And Hanford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 8ED. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.