Memorials & monuments · London
Ockham War Memorial
In or near Byfleet.
Ockham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Horsley · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ockham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Horsley, which is 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GU23 6NW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ockham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437885). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Celtic-style wheel-head cross set on a tapering shaft surmounting an octagonal plinth. This is set upon a two-stepped base. The inscriptions are carved into recessed panels on the plinth. The west face reads: REMEMBER ALWAYS / THE MEN OF OCKHAM / WHOSE NAMES / ARE WRITTEN HERE / FOR THEY LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH / (NAMES). The east face reads: PLACED HERE / BY THE INHABITANTS / IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY / OF THE DEPARTED / AND IN THANKFULNESS FOR / THE RETURN OF MANY OTHERS / WHO WENT FROM THIS VILLAGE / 1939-45 / (NAMES). 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, 5 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ockham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2990, -0.4645
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Ockham
- Postcode
- GU23 6NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Horsley — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477901 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ockham War Memorial?
- Ockham War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU23 6NW), in the parish of Ockham.
- What is Ockham War Memorial?
- Ockham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ockham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Horsley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU23 6NW.
- Is Ockham War Memorial a listed building?
- Ockham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ockham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ockham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ockham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Horsley, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU23 6NW.