Memorials & monuments · South East England
Coldharbour War Memorial
In or near Betchworth.
Coldharbour 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
- Holmwood · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Coldharbour War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Holmwood, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is RH5 6HF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Coldharbour 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 1447484). 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 Granite pillar, the sides tapering slightly towards the top. The front bears the inscription: ERECTED / IN HONOUR / OF THE MEN / OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO SERVED THEIR / KING AND COUNTY / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919 / + KILLED + WOUNDED; below this are some of the names of the Fallen. The right and left faces both bear further names. The back face reads: 1939 - 1945 / IN MEMORY OF / (names) / OF THIS PARISH / WHO DIED / IN THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY. The whole rests on a square granite base, set into a larger area of paving. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 July 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 20 January 2025 to correct reference in Selected sources.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Coldharbour War Memorial is a site dedicated to honoring those who served in the military. Visitors can pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by service members.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leith Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coldharbour War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, serving as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1820, -0.3573
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Capel
- Postcode
- RH5 6HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Holmwood — 2.5 km
- Official site
- nationaltrust.maps.arcgis.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478829 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coldharbour War Memorial?
- Coldharbour War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6HF), in the parish of Capel.
- What is Coldharbour War Memorial?
- Coldharbour War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coldharbour War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holmwood, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6HF.
- Is Coldharbour War Memorial a listed building?
- Coldharbour War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coldharbour War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Coldharbour War Memorial is part of the Leith Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coldharbour War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Coldharbour War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coldharbour War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holmwood, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6HF.