Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kings Worthy War Memorial
In or near Easton.
Kings Worthy 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
- Winchester · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kings Worthy War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Winchester, located 2.8 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Kings Worthy 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 1437417). 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: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a wheel-head cross surmounting a tapering shaft both of which have carved Celtic-style knotwork and ball design on the front face. The cross rises from a tapering plinth, square on plan, set on a single-stepped base. The inscriptions on the memorial are formed in painted lead lettering. The inscription on the north-east face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN BELOVED MEMORY OF/ BRYCE STEWART/ LIEUT 2ND BATTN SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS/ KILLED IN ACTION AT SANNA-I-YAT/ MESOPOTAMIA DURING THE OPERATIONS/ FOR THE RELIEF OF KUT/ ON THE 22ND APRIL,1916,/ AGED 22 YEARS. The north-west face reads IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THOSE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO ALSO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ (NAMES). Further names were added to the north-west and south-east faces. On the front face of the base a further inscription reads "WHEN CHRIST, WHO IS OUR LIFE, SHALL APPEAR/ THEN SHALL YE ALSO APPEAR WITH HIM IN GLORY."
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Worthy War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial serves as a focal point for remembrance within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0884, -1.2975
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Kings Worthy
- Postcode
- SO23 7QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Established
- 1918
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55677800 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Worthy War Memorial?
- Kings Worthy War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 7QN), in the parish of Kings Worthy.
- What is Kings Worthy War Memorial?
- Kings Worthy War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kings Worthy War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 7QN.
- When was Kings Worthy War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1918.
- Is Kings Worthy War Memorial a listed building?
- Kings Worthy War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kings Worthy War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kings Worthy War Memorial is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kings Worthy War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kings Worthy War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kings Worthy War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 7QN.