Where is Peaslake War Memorial?

Peaslake War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 9RR), in the parish of Shere.

How do I get to Peaslake War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 9RR.

Is Peaslake War Memorial a listed building?

Peaslake War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Peaslake War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Peaslake War Memorial is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is Peaslake War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Peaslake War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Peaslake War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 9RR.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Peaslake War Memorial

In or near Wonersh.

Free admission

Peaslake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Peaslake village sign - geograph.org.uk - 2887600 — Shazz — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Gomshall · 3.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Peaslake War Memorial is located in Guildford, Surrey, with the postcode GU5 9RR. The nearest railway station is Gomshall, which is 3.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Peaslake 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 1444982). 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 The memorial takes the form of a tapering, octagonal stone cross, on a tall octagonal plinth, set on three octagonal steps forming the base. On the front face is a wreath and sword of sacrifice. The front is inscribed: TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD AND IN/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN/ OF/ PEASLAKE/ WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE/ followed by the names of the seventeen men who fell during the First World War. An additional inscription on the rear commemorates the names of twelve who lost their lives in the Second World War, 1939-1945. 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 June 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Peaslake War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military sacrifice. The memorial is an important local landmark.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.1916, -0.4465
County: Surrey
District: Guildford
Parish: Shere
Postcode: GU5 9RR
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Nearest railway station: Gomshall — 3.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478675 (CC0)

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