Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shawford Down War Memorial
In or near Winchester.
Shawford Down War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shawford Down War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shawford, located 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO21 2BS, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shawford Down 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 1437813). 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: Shawford Down War Memorial comprises a double-headed Latin cross with four arms so that the cross can be viewed from all directions. The cross rises from a square plan plinth. The inscription on the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF ALL THE MEN OF THE/ EMPIRE AND ESPECIALLY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THEY SOUGHT THE GLORY/ OF THEIR COUNTRY, THEY/ SEE THE GLORY OF GOD. The other faces of the plinth are incised with the names of the fallen. The plinth is set upon a two-stepped base with an inscription to the fallen of the Second World War on the top step which reads: RE-DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHOSE NAMES ARE ENGRAVED ON THIS STEP/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. The other faces of the step are incised with the names of the fallen from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shawford Down War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. The memorial's designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0217, -1.3307
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Compton and Shawford
- Postcode
- SO21 2BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55693200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawford Down War Memorial?
- Shawford Down War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2BS), in the parish of Compton and Shawford.
- What is Shawford Down War Memorial?
- Shawford Down War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shawford Down War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2BS.
- When was Shawford Down War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Shawford Down War Memorial a listed building?
- Shawford Down War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shawford Down War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shawford Down War Memorial is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shawford Down War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shawford Down War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shawford Down War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2BS.