Memorials & monuments · South West England
Chilmark War Memorial
In or near Tisbury.
Chilmark War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Andy Gryce — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chilmark War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Tisbury, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SP3 5AS, and entry is free.
About
Chilmark 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 1434094). 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 The war memorial stands in a cemetery to the south-east of the churchyard of Chilmark’s Grade II*-listed church of St Margaret of Antioch. The memorial comprises a four-stepped octagonal base surmounted by an octagonal plinth, octagonal tapering shaft and Latin cross of Chilmark stone. The southern face of the plinth bears the inscription: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO/ FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The remaining seven sides of the plinth carry their names, which include the name of one woman. The top step carries on its southern face: THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. The opposite, northern face of the same step carries: 1939-1945. The adjacent faces to right and left each carry a name. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chilmark War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0940, -2.0440
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Chilmark
- Postcode
- SP3 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678000 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilmark War Memorial?
- Chilmark War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 5AS), in the parish of Chilmark.
- What is Chilmark War Memorial?
- Chilmark War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chilmark War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 5AS.
- Is Chilmark War Memorial a listed building?
- Chilmark War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chilmark War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chilmark War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chilmark War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chilmark War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chilmark War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 5AS.