Memorials & monuments · South East England
St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial
In or near Wrecclesham.
St Thomas-on-the-Bourne 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
- Farnham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Farnham, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GU9 8HA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Thomas-on-the-Bourne 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 1466297). 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 A war memorial unveiled in May 1921 designed by Harold Falkner. MATERIALS & PLAN: the war memorial cross is located in the grounds of the Church of St Thomas-on-the-Bourne, to the west of the church. The memorial is carved of Penryn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is 23 feet tall, it consists of a square two-stepped base and plinth, from which rises a square shaft with a Celtic wheel cross. The cross and shaft is carved on the front (west) face. The carving consists of vine leaves and grapes, with four circular bosses in the centre, top and arms of the cross. On the plinth’s western face is engraved ‘TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THESE FROM THE BOURNE PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918’. Under this on the base is engraved ‘AND IN THE / WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945’. The names of those who fell are inscribed in lead lettering on the other three faces.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2026, -0.7927
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- GU9 8HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q65553021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial?
- St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU9 8HA), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial?
- St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU9 8HA.
- Is St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial a listed building?
- St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Thomas-on-the-Bourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU9 8HA.