Memorials & monuments · South East England
Rake War Memorial
In or near Longmoor.
Rake 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
- Liss · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rake War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Liss, located 2.6 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is GU33 7JA.
About
Rake 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 1448053). 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 DETAILS: The memorial is located opposite the east facing entrance of Rake Village Hall (unlisted), standing within a small enclosure on the grass verge. The memorial takes the form of a plain stone Latin cross raised on a tapering plinth, standing on a chamfered base, square on plan. It measures approximately 2.4m in height. The front (west-facing) side of the plinth bears the principal dedicatory inscription which reads, from the plinth to the base, TO OUR/ GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 - 1918/ &/ 1939 – 1945. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: The memorial is set in a square stone-paved enclosure* with three dwarf brick walls* to the north, east and south sides. Four stone steps* lead up to the memorial on the west facing side. * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rake War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0449, -0.8551
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Liss
- Postcode
- GU33 7JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Liss — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55753854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rake War Memorial?
- Rake War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU33 7JA), in the parish of Liss.
- What is Rake War Memorial?
- Rake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rake War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Liss, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU33 7JA.
- Is Rake War Memorial a listed building?
- Rake War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rake War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rake War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rake War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Liss, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU33 7JA.