Memorials & monuments · South East England
Elvetham War Memorial
In or near Hartfordbridge.
Elvetham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Winchfield · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elvetham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Winchfield, located 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Elvetham 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 1436534). 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 MATERIALS: limestone DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands beside the deconsecrated St Mary's Elvetham church which is located in the grounds of The Elvetham Hotel, Hampshire. The memorial comprises a lantern cross carved with decorative details. It is set on a tapering chamfered shaft on a square plinth. The south face of the plinth bears a carved wreath enclosing a central inscription in relief which reads: IN/ MEMORIAM/ 1914 – 1918. On the north side is an additional inscription which reads: “GRANT THEM O LORD ETERNAL REST/ AND LET LIGHT PERPETUAL/ SHINE UPON THEM.”/ (NAMES). The other two faces of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the fallen from the First World War. The memorial is set on top of a three-stepped base. On the top step of the base is a later angled tablet which has 1939 – 1945 carved in relief followed by the inscribed names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elvetham War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historic and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3012, -0.8784
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Hart
- Parish
- Hartley Wintney
- Postcode
- RG27 8AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Winchfield — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678153 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elvetham War Memorial?
- Elvetham War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG27 8AR), in the parish of Hartley Wintney.
- What is Elvetham War Memorial?
- Elvetham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elvetham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Winchfield, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG27 8AR.
- When was Elvetham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Elvetham War Memorial a listed building?
- Elvetham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Elvetham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Elvetham War Memorial is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Elvetham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Elvetham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elvetham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Winchfield, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG27 8AR.