Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monk Sherborne War Memorial
In or near Sherborne St John.
Monk Sherborne 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
- Basingstoke · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monk Sherborne War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Basingstoke, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is RG26 5LD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monk Sherborne 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 1462471). 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, unveiled in 1923. The designer is not currently known. The names of the fallen of the Second World War were subsequently added. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on a traffic island at the junction of Salters Heath Road and Monk Sherborne Road. It consists of a wheel cross with Celtic knot decoration on a tapering rectangular shaft with a moulded capital. This is mounted on a tapering plinth set on an octagonal base. A carved scroll at the top of the shaft bears the legend ‘IN MEMORIAM’ in relief. The front face of the plinth bears the inscription ‘GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS’. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the shaft with the eight names from the First World War followed by the date 1939-1945 and the four names from the Second World War. The memorial is surrounded by a low metal fence* with gilded pineapple finials to the corner posts, installed in 2002. * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that the metal fence is not of special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monk Sherborne War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for military service.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3005, -1.1276
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Monk Sherborne
- Postcode
- RG26 5LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56850433 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monk Sherborne War Memorial?
- Monk Sherborne War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG26 5LD), in the parish of Monk Sherborne.
- What is Monk Sherborne War Memorial?
- Monk Sherborne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monk Sherborne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG26 5LD.
- When was Monk Sherborne War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Monk Sherborne War Memorial a listed building?
- Monk Sherborne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monk Sherborne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Monk Sherborne War Memorial is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monk Sherborne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Monk Sherborne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monk Sherborne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG26 5LD.