Memorials & monuments · South East England
Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure
In or near Alfold.
Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Witley · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is located at postcode GU8 4AT. The nearest railway station is Witley, which is 6.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441453). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1934. MATERIALS: stone, with bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is comprised of a cross on a tapering shaft, mounted on a square plinth with a three stepped octagonal base. The plinth bears the following inscription: IN MEMORIAM/ 1914-1919/ 1939-1945. Bronze plaques are attached on each side of the plinth, the first of which reads: TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO DIED IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. This is followed by the names of seventeen men who perished. The second bronze plaque reads: TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO DIED IN/ THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945, followed by the names of another eleven men who perished, closing with AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. The memorial is surrounded by an octagonal enclosure of thirteen bollards, connected by a spiked chain. 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, 21 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Dunsfold Collection is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of Land Rovers, featuring over 140 unique vehicles. It began as a private collection in 1968 and has since expanded significantly, showcasing various models and their heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chiddingfold Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dunsfold War Memorial, located in Dunsfold, Surrey, is a Grade II listed memorial. It commemorates local individuals who served in various conflicts. The surrounding enclosure adds to its significance within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1142, -0.5627
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Dunsfold
- Postcode
- GU8 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Phone
- 01483 200822
- Nearest railway station
- Witley — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Open to the public on pre-booked event dates or by prior arrangement.
- Official site
- dunsfoldcollection.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478311 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure?
- Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU8 4AT), in the parish of Dunsfold.
- What is Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure?
- Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Witley, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU8 4AT.
- Is Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure a listed building?
- Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is part of the Chiddingfold Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure free to visit?
- Yes, Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunsfold War Memorial and surrounding enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Witley, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU8 4AT.