Memorials & monuments · London
Chipstead War Memorial
In or near Netherne-on-the-Hill.
Chipstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chipstead · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chipstead War Memorial is located in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, with the postcode CR5 3RG. The nearest railway station is Chipstead, which is 2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chipstead War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441041). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on Church Green facing the entrance to the Church of St Margaret. It consists of a medieval cross with floriated details terminating in a moulded cap which is set at the top of a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth which has carved shields of the Bishops of Southwark and Chertsey in arched niches on two faces and a representation of George and the Dragon in another. The whole is set upon an octagonal two stepped base. The main dedication to the fallen of the First World War is located within an arched niche on the plinth and reads: TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE/ CHIPSTEAD MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ THIS MEMORIAL WAS RAISED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”/ ECCLESIASTICUS XLIV 14. The other faces of the plinth have square niches with the names of the fallen inscribed within them. On the moulded base of the plinth below the First World War dedication is a dedication for the Second World War which reads: ALSO OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR OF/ 1939 – 45. The other faces of the moulded plinth base are incised with the names of the fallen from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chipstead War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2924, -0.1617
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Reigate and Banstead
- Parish
- Reigate and Banstead, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR5 3RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Surrey
- Nearest railway station
- Chipstead — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478276 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chipstead War Memorial?
- Chipstead War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode CR5 3RG), in the parish of Reigate and Banstead, unparished area.
- What is Chipstead War Memorial?
- Chipstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chipstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chipstead, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR5 3RG.
- Is Chipstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Chipstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chipstead War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chipstead War Memorial is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chipstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chipstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chipstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chipstead, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR5 3RG.