Memorials & monuments · South West England
Shrewton War Memorial
In or near Tilshead.
Shrewton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shrewton 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 1451849). 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 memorial stands inside the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II*-listed) beside the cast-iron entrance gate and railings, within close proximity of churchyard monuments and opposite Church House all Grade II-listed. The stone memorial comprises a Latin cross rising from a moulded collar on a tapering octagonal shaft. The cross shaft stands on a square plinth with chamfered shoulders, on a two-stepped square base. The main inscription in relief-carved Gothic lettering on the front face of the plinth reads OUR/ GALLANT DEAD/ A:D 1914-1918, with a further inscription in similar script on the upper step reading 1939-1945. On the rear face of the plinth is an incised and black-painted inscription which reads PEACE BE UPON THEM/ AND MERCY. The names of the dead are incised into the side faces of the plinth and the upper step of the base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Till SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shrewton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1984, -1.9015
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Shrewton
- Postcode
- SP3 4DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479191 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrewton War Memorial?
- Shrewton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 4DD), in the parish of Shrewton.
- What is Shrewton War Memorial?
- Shrewton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shrewton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode SP3 4DD.
- Is Shrewton War Memorial a listed building?
- Shrewton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shrewton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shrewton War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Till SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shrewton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shrewton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shrewton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 4DD. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.