Memorials & monuments · South East England
Plumpton Green War Memorial
In or near Falmer.
Plumpton Green 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
- Plumpton · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Plumpton Green War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Plumpton, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is BN7 3BU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Plumpton Green 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 1449968). 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 A stone war memorial, 1920, within the churchyard of All Saints Church, Plumpton Green. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands outside the southern entrance to All Saints Church. The base is octagonal and it stands on two octagonal steps. An octagonal shaft rises from a collar on the base to form a cross which is also octagonal in profile. The front face of the cross has a sword of sacrifice carved in relief. The names of the fallen, 28 from the First World War and two from the Second World War, are recorded in metal letters which are attached to the stone base. The steps also carry metal letters with the motto SACRED/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THOSE OF/ THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plumpton Green War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9350, -0.0603
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Plumpton
- Postcode
- BN7 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Plumpton — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479020 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plumpton Green War Memorial?
- Plumpton Green War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 3BU), in the parish of Plumpton.
- What is Plumpton Green War Memorial?
- Plumpton Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plumpton Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7 3BU.
- Is Plumpton Green War Memorial a listed building?
- Plumpton Green War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Plumpton Green War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Plumpton Green War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Plumpton Green War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Plumpton Green War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plumpton Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 3BU.