Memorials & monuments · South East England
Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial
In or near Hamble-le-Rice.
Hamble-le-Rice 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
- Hamble · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hamble, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO31 4JF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hamble-le-Rice 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 1469328). 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, with added inscription and names from the Second World War. MATERIALS: limestone with metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: a Latin cross, with chamfered edges, raised on a small square pedestal, and above a broad octagonal plinth and a three-stepped base. The dedications and names are located within recessed panels on all sides of the plinth. The south face of the plinth bears the dedication ‘THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF HAMBLE/ AND ALL WHO LIKE/ THEM DIED IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR/ COUNTRY DURING THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919’. The names of the fallen are on the flanking side. On the northern side of the plinth a further dedication has been added ‘TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF HAMBLE/ AND ALL WHO LIKE/ THEM DIED IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR/ COUNTRY DURING THE/ 2ND GREAT WAR/ 1939-1945/’ with further names added to the other sides of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8589, -1.3178
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Eastleigh
- Parish
- Hamble-le-Rice
- Postcode
- SO31 4JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Hamble — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q73838404 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial?
- Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO31 4JF), in the parish of Hamble-le-Rice.
- What is Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial?
- Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamble, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO31 4JF.
- Is Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial a listed building?
- Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial is part of the Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamble, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO31 4JF.