Memorials & monuments · South East England
Hinton War Memorial
In or near Stanpit.
Hinton 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
- Hinton Admiral · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hinton War Memorial is located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, with the nearest railway station being Hinton Admiral, approximately 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BH23 7DX.
About
Hinton 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 1439016). 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 cross, c1920, by Farmer and Brindley. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: a Celtic wheel cross with a tapering square shaft, standing upon a plinth with two steps. The front of the cross faces north-east, and the head and neck have intricate relief mouldings of Celtic knots and flower heads. The plinth has an incised inscription: ‘THIS CROSS IS ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS / OF HINTON IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE / CONNECTED WITH THIS VILLAGE WHO SACRIFICED / THEIR LIVES IN DEFENCE OF THEIR KING AND / COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914-1919 / THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD / AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN / AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM’. Above, on the shaft, are the names of the 15 men who dies in the conflict, and beneath, the inscription ‘1939-1945’ and the names of the two men who died in the Second World War. The cross stands on a paved square base and is enclosed by a chain fence with four tapering square posts on each side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hinton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of local remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7624, -1.6992
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Bransgore
- Postcode
- BH23 7DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest West
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hinton Admiral — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55693785 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hinton War Memorial?
- Hinton War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH23 7DX), in the parish of Bransgore.
- What is Hinton War Memorial?
- Hinton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hinton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hinton Admiral, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH23 7DX.
- When was Hinton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Hinton War Memorial a listed building?
- Hinton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hinton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hinton War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hinton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hinton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hinton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hinton Admiral, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH23 7DX.