Memorials & monuments · South East England
Reigate War Memorial
In or near Betchworth.
Reigate War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reigate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Reigate War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Reigate, located 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is RH2 0BD.
About
Reigate 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 1430671). 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 17ft memorial, of Hopton Wood stone, consists of a large Calvary cross with a pitched roof, set on a tapering, chamfered square column, which sits on an octagonal plinth that rises from a three-stepped octagonal base. The top of the plinth has an overhang decorated with floral decorations, whilst the bottom of the plinth consists of a sloping base. The shaft carries the inscription GREATER / LOVE / HATH / NO / MAN / THAN / THIS, in gold leaf. All other lettering is inscribed with enamel inserts. The front face of the plinth reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING AND / GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO FOR OUR / COUNTRY OUR HOMES / AND FOR US / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR. An inscription around the base of the plinth reads 1914-1918 / MAY THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL / THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD / REST IN PEACE / GRANT THEM O LORD / ETERNAL REST AND / LET LIGHT PERPETUAL / SHINE UPON THEM. The names of those who fell in the First World War are listed on seven faces of the base. 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, 20 March 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
Reigate War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2434, -0.2029
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Reigate and Banstead
- Parish
- Reigate and Banstead, unparished area
- Postcode
- RH2 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reigate
- Nearest railway station
- Reigate — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677624 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reigate War Memorial?
- Reigate War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH2 0BD), in the parish of Reigate and Banstead, unparished area.
- What is Reigate War Memorial?
- Reigate War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Reigate War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Reigate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH2 0BD.
- Is Reigate War Memorial a listed building?
- Reigate War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Reigate War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Reigate War Memorial is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Reigate War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Reigate War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Reigate War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Reigate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH2 0BD.