Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sutton Veny War Memorial
In or near Brixton Deverill.
Sutton Veny 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
- Warminster · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Sutton Veny War Memorial is located in Wiltshire, with the nearest railway station being Warminster, which is 4.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is BA12 7AP, and entry is free.
About
Sutton Veny 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 1450373). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located within the churchyard to the south of the Grade I-listed Church of St John the Evangelist. It is of Portland stone and takes the form of a Latin cross fleurée with curved elements between each cross arm. This crowns a tapering octagonal shaft with a moulded collar and foot, atop a narrow, square block base. The shaft rises from a square plinth with a three-stage tapering cap and moulded foot. The whole surmounts a three-stepped base. The plinth carries the inscription and names on inset panels; all lettering is incised. The principal inscription is to the west and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1919/ 1939 – 1945. The north and south faces carry the 15 names from the First World War. The east face bears the dates 1939 – 1945/ (7 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sutton Veny War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It reflects the architectural style and cultural significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1743, -2.1407
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sutton Veny
- Postcode
- BA12 7AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479050 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton Veny War Memorial?
- Sutton Veny War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7AP), in the parish of Sutton Veny.
- What is Sutton Veny War Memorial?
- Sutton Veny War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sutton Veny War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7AP.
- Is Sutton Veny War Memorial a listed building?
- Sutton Veny War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sutton Veny War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sutton Veny War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sutton Veny War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sutton Veny War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sutton Veny War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7AP.