Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cranborne War Memorial
In or near Cranborne.
Cranborne 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
- Kingsmere · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cranborne War Memorial is located in Dorset, postcode BH21 5PP. The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, which is 8.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cranborne 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 1466546). 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 A war memorial of interwar date. MATERIALS: constructed of stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a small Latin cross with an decorative floriated crosshead rising from a moulded collar on an octagonal shaft. This is set on a plinth, square on plan, on a two-stepped base. The east face of the plinth bears the incised inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND’S HONOUR/ 1914 – 1918./ (NAMES). The south face has the dedication 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
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: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cranborne War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9184, -1.9227
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cranborne
- Postcode
- BH21 5PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q83187921 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranborne War Memorial?
- Cranborne War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5PP), in the parish of Cranborne.
- What is Cranborne War Memorial?
- Cranborne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cranborne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5PP.
- Is Cranborne War Memorial a listed building?
- Cranborne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cranborne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cranborne War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cranborne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cranborne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranborne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5PP. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.