Memorials & monuments · South West England
Lamp Standard And War Memorial
In or near Stour Provost.
Lamp Standard And 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
- Gillingham · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Lamp Standard and War Memorial is located in Dorset, postcode SP7 8LJ. The nearest railway station is Gillingham, which is 5.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Lamp Standard And 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 1324780). 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 1. 1615 THE KNAPP, ENMORE GREEN (South Side) Lamp standard and War Memorial ST 8523 4/279 II 2. Lamp standard with memorial tablet in die of plinth, Cast iron. Square plinth with circular shaft over with coved and octagonal base card bands of necking. Shaft branches at top into 3; ornate scroll work to side arms. The memorial tablet records the names of soldiers who had died in the World War of l914 to 1918. Memorial enclosed by railings [on 3 sides] and wall to No 22 The Knapp. Listing NGR: ST8574523089 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 102067 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden features the ruins of the first great abbey for women, founded by King Alfred the Great in AD 888. Visitors can explore the museum displaying archaeological finds and a digital representation of the abbey, all set within a peaceful garden.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lamp Standard and War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0070, -2.2045
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- 01747 852910
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; until 31 October 2026
- Official site
- www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26610378 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lamp Standard And War Memorial?
- Lamp Standard And War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8LJ), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Lamp Standard And War Memorial?
- Lamp Standard And War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lamp Standard And War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8LJ.
- Is Lamp Standard And War Memorial a listed building?
- Lamp Standard And War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lamp Standard And War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Lamp Standard And War Memorial is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lamp Standard And War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lamp Standard And War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lamp Standard And War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8LJ.