Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Cowes War Memorial
In or near Carisbrooke.
East Cowes 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
- Wootton · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the East Cowes War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO32 6RP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
East Cowes 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 1464880). 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 First World War memorial of 1920, with later inscriptions from the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial faces south-east and is located within the churchyard of the Church of St James, East Cowes. It takes the form of a granite wheel-head cross with a tapered shaft on a rough-hewn, granite base with sloping sides. A recessed panel on the front face of the plinth reads: ‘ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ AND THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS’. The names of those who fell in the First World War are inscribed on recessed panels on the sides of the plinth while the names of those from the Second World War are inscribed on a recessed panel within a wedge-shaped stone, which is attached to the front face of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The East Cowes War Memorial is a significant site that commemorates those who served during wartime. It features exhibitions that highlight the maritime history of the Isle of Wight, including notable artifacts and stories related to local naval history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Cowes 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
- 50.7580, -1.2863
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- East Cowes
- Postcode
- PO32 6RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.classicboatmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362483 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cowes War Memorial?
- East Cowes War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO32 6RP), in the parish of East Cowes.
- What is East Cowes War Memorial?
- East Cowes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Cowes War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO32 6RP.
- Is East Cowes War Memorial a listed building?
- East Cowes War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Cowes War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — East Cowes War Memorial is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Cowes War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Cowes War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Cowes War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO32 6RP.