Memorials & monuments · South East England
Farnham War Memorial
In or near Wrecclesham.
Farnham 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
- Farnham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Farnham War Memorial, you can reach it by train to Farnham station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the memorial is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is GU9 7RH.
About
Farnham 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 1467667). 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 War memorial. Designed by the architect, W C Watson and dedicated in 1921. A Second World War dedication was subsequently added. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DETAILS: the memorial consists of a three-stepped base surmounted by two hexagonal plinths. The upper plinth is surmounted by a tall tapering shaft with a tracery cross patonce. The front face of the upper plinth has an inset stone plaque bearing carvings in relief of the Pelican-in-her-Piety and the Farnham coat of arms with the inscription ‘IN GRATEFUL MEM-/ ORY OF THE MEN/ OF FARNHAM WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR/ COUNTRY/ WHAT I/ GAVE I HAVE’. This is flanked by the dates ‘1914’ and ‘1918’ with the dates ‘1939-1945’ below. The plaques on the other faces, one of which is a replacement dating from 2017, bear the names of the First World War fallen. An inscription on the plaque on the lower plinth's front face reads ‘AND OF/ THE MEN AND WOMEN OF/ FARNHAM WHO LOST THEIR/ LIVES BY ENEMY ACTION IN/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR’, flanked by the dates ‘1939’ and ‘1945’ and its other faces display the names of the Second World War fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farnham 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
- 51.2132, -0.7951
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- GU9 7RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.farnham.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q65553868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnham War Memorial?
- Farnham War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU9 7RH), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is Farnham War Memorial?
- Farnham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farnham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU9 7RH.
- When was Farnham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Farnham War Memorial a listed building?
- Farnham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farnham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Farnham War Memorial is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farnham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Farnham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU9 7RH.