Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shipton Bellinger War Memorial
In or near Ludgershall.
Shipton Bellinger 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
- Grateley · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Shipton Bellinger War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Grateley, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is SP9 7UF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shipton Bellinger 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 1459807). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on an area of green with a hedged backdrop outside St Peter's churchyard on the High Street. It comprises a limestone latin cross on an octagonal plinth and three-stepped octagonal base. The inscription on the front face of the plinth, in black painted incised lettering, reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR THE EMPIRE/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. On the other plinth faces are the names of those who fell. Recorded below the dedication on the upper step of the base, an inscription reads FAITHFUL/ IN/ DUTY and on the left face it reads NOBLE/ IN/ LIFE, and on the right face GLORIOUS/ IN/ DEATH. A further inscription to those who fell in the Second World War is recorded below on the middle step of the base and it reads: 1939 – 1945 followed underneath by the names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Shipton Bellinger War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, signifying its historical importance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2074, -1.6683
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Shipton Bellinger
- Postcode
- SP9 7UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q65088367 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipton Bellinger War Memorial?
- Shipton Bellinger War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP9 7UF), in the parish of Shipton Bellinger.
- What is Shipton Bellinger War Memorial?
- Shipton Bellinger War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shipton Bellinger War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP9 7UF.
- Is Shipton Bellinger War Memorial a listed building?
- Shipton Bellinger War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shipton Bellinger War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shipton Bellinger War Memorial is part of the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shipton Bellinger War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shipton Bellinger War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipton Bellinger War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP9 7UF.