Where is Shere War Memorial?

Shere War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU5 9HE), in the parish of Shere.

How do I get to Shere War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU5 9HE.

Is Shere War Memorial a listed building?

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

Is Shere War Memorial a protected site?

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

Is Shere War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Shere War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Shere War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU5 9HE.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Shere War Memorial

In or near Wonersh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Shere War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

A corner of the churchyard, Shere - geograph.org.uk - 4497281 — Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Gomshall · 1.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Shere War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Gomshall, located 1.5 km away. Entry is free, and the memorial is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is GU5 9HE.

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Shere 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 1432733). 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 First World War memorial of 1921, with later additions. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in a prominent location beside the church of St James in the main village square. It comprises a stone floriated Maltese cross surmounting a tall, circular tapered column set on a circular plinth. This is set upon a circular five-stepped base. The inscription on the plinth reads: 1914-1918/ 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 December 2016.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Shere Museum is located in the Tillingbourne Valley of Surrey and showcases a diverse collection of artifacts and documents relevant to the local area. The museum offers guided walks and access to archives for those interested in researching local history.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shere War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and reflects the architectural style of its era.

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

Coordinates: 51.2191, -0.4640
County: Surrey
District: Guildford
Parish: Shere
Postcode: GU5 9HE
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Phone: 01483 202769
Nearest railway station: Gomshall — 1.5 km
Opening: Open 2pm to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and some bank holidays
Official site: www.sheremuseum.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26677854 (CC0)

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