Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Dean War Memorial
In or near Alfriston.
East Dean 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
- Eastbourne · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the East Dean War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Eastbourne, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BN20 0DA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
East Dean 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 1243696). 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 EAST DEAN EAST DEAN WAR MEMORIAL TV 5597 NE 42/10008 GV II Line 8 after, '10-sided iron railings' insert, 'which are not of special architectural or historic interest'. ---------------------------------------- EAST DEAN EAST DEAN WAR MEMORIAL TV 5597 42/10008 GV II War Memorial. Designed in 1919 and erected 1920 by Arthur S Haynes of Northiam. Tapering octagonal shaft of green sandstone with embattled cap surmounted by small bronze cross. Base of shaft has crosses within circles on 4 sides, bulbous box and octagonal plinth. Plinth is inscribed, 'To the Glory of God. A permanent reminder of those from East Dean and Friston who died that right should triumph. Erected 1920'. The whole stands on 3 circular steps of flint paved with sandstone and is surrounded by 10-sided iron railings. The height of the memorial is 18ft 6inches. Listing NGR: TV5564997803 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, 1 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 447852 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Dean War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7590, 0.2054
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- East Dean and Friston
- Postcode
- BN20 0DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26536362 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Dean War Memorial?
- East Dean War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN20 0DA), in the parish of East Dean and Friston.
- What is East Dean War Memorial?
- East Dean War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Dean War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN20 0DA.
- Is East Dean War Memorial a listed building?
- East Dean War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Dean War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — East Dean War Memorial is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
- Is East Dean War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Dean War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Dean War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN20 0DA.