Memorials & monuments · South East England
South Newton War Memorial
South Newton 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
South Newton 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 1451764). 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 Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: South Newton war memorial is located close to the western boundary of the churchyard of the Grade II listed Church of St Andrew. It takes the form of a stone, wheel-head cross which surmounts a tapering, square column with moulded cap and foot. This rises from a four-sided plinth upon a two-stepped, square base. The plinth carries the inscriptions and names in incised lettering. INSCRIPTION: the principal inscription is to the west face of the plinth and reads: IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (8 NAMES). A further inscription on the west face of the top step of the base reads: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT HE/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. The Second World War dedication is to the south face of the plinth and reads, 1939 - 1945/ (4 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Newton War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1078, -1.8766
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- South Newton
- Postcode
- SP2 0QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479179 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Newton War Memorial?
- South Newton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP2 0QD), in the parish of South Newton.
- Is South Newton War Memorial a listed building?
- South Newton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Newton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Newton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Newton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP2 0QD. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.