Memorials & monuments · South East England
Staplefield War Memorial
In or near Pease Pottage.
Staplefield 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
- Balcombe · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Staplefield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Balcombe, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is RH17 6EJ.
About
Staplefield 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 1453474). 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. Designed by Messrs Maile and Son of London and unveiled in 1921. Dates of the Second World War subsequently added. MATERIALS: granite with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on Staplefield Common, at the junction of Cuckfield Road and Brantridge Lane, within a modern post and chain fence. It consists of a wheel-headed cross on a rough-hewn base standing on a single square step with a paved surround. The cross has an inverted sword carved in relief on the front face. A smoothed recessed panel on the front face of the base is inscribed TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THOSE MEN OF/ STAPLEFIELD/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918 AND 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAMES ARE INSCRIBED ON THE TABLET IN THE CHURCH. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 08/03/2018
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Staplefield War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0383, -0.1817
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Ansty and Staplefield
- Postcode
- RH17 6EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Nearest railway station
- Balcombe — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479399 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staplefield War Memorial?
- Staplefield War Memorial is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 6EJ), in the parish of Ansty and Staplefield.
- What is Staplefield War Memorial?
- Staplefield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Staplefield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 6EJ.
- Is Staplefield War Memorial a listed building?
- Staplefield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Staplefield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Staplefield War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Staplefield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Staplefield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Staplefield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 6EJ.