Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cranleigh War Memorial
In or near Alfold.
Cranleigh 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
- Chilworth · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cranleigh War Memorial is located in Surrey, with the postcode GU6 8BB. The nearest railway station is Chilworth, which is 8.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cranleigh 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 1421568). 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 memorial consists of a limestone Cenotaph bounded by low flanking walls and is surrounded by plants and railings and is accessed by metal gates. On the memorial is a wreath with a crane, the symbol for Cranleigh. The inscription on the lower base reads 'AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM' with the dates of the First and Second World Wars, 1914 -1918, 1939-1945. Above are the dates 1939-1945 and the initials and surnames of the c32 men who lost their lives in the Second World War. The other three sides are inscribed with the dates 1914-1918 and the surnames of the c113 men who lost their lives. In 2012 R Bennett also engraved and affixed a stone to the base of the memorial to commemorate a soldier killed in the Afghanistan conflict. It reads 'S Birchall Afghanistan 2001'. 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, 6 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Cranleigh War Memorial is a site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a place for reflection and remembrance for the local community and visitors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cranleigh War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1420, -0.4916
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Cranleigh
- Postcode
- GU6 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Nearest railway station
- Chilworth — 8.5 km
- Official site
- www.cranleighartscentre.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676873 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranleigh War Memorial?
- Cranleigh War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU6 8BB), in the parish of Cranleigh.
- What is Cranleigh War Memorial?
- Cranleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cranleigh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chilworth, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU6 8BB.
- Is Cranleigh War Memorial a listed building?
- Cranleigh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cranleigh War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cranleigh War Memorial is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cranleigh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cranleigh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranleigh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU6 8BB. It sits within the Godalming and Ash parliamentary constituency.