Memorials & monuments · South West England
Hindon War Memorial
In or near Chicklade.
Hindon 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
- Tisbury · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hindon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Tisbury, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP3 6DJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hindon 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 1435129). 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 The c 4m high memorial stands in the north-west corner of the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II-listed). The memorial has a two-stepped square base surmounted by a tall, broad Portland stone pillar and capstone with cornicing topped by a four-windowed lantern. Each face of the pillar is ornamented with a cross carved in low relief, with the inscriptions below. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face reads THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ AND THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ ENDURED HARDNESS, FACED/ DANGER, AND FINALLY PASSED/ OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN BY/ THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF/ SACRIFICE, GIVING UP THEIR/ OWN LIVES THAT OTHERS/ MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM. The other three faces carry the names of those who fell, grouped by the year in which they died.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hindon War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0956, -2.1304
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Hindon
- Postcode
- SP3 6DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678072 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hindon War Memorial?
- Hindon War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 6DJ), in the parish of Hindon.
- What is Hindon War Memorial?
- Hindon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hindon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3 6DJ.
- Is Hindon War Memorial a listed building?
- Hindon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hindon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hindon War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hindon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hindon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hindon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 6DJ.