Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ventnor War Memorial
Ventnor 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
Ventnor 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 1463041). 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 of 1920 designed Stephen Canning Day, with additions after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Ventnor ragstone and Welsh slate. DESCRIPTION: located on Park Avenue at the northern edge of Ventnor Park. It takes the form of a ragstone cenotaph set on a plinth flanked by tapered buttresses. The memorial stands on a three-stepped platform. On the north face is a carved stone wreath with OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD incised underneath. Beneath this a recessed slate panel which bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD./ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MEN OF VENTNOR/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). A slate plaque on the south face of the memorial reads IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN AND WOMEN OF VENTNOR/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1939 – 45/ THE SERVICES/ (NAMES)/ CIVILIANS/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ventnor War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the town's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5925, -1.2163
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q63759190 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ventnor War Memorial?
- Ventnor War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1LE), in the parish of Ventnor.
- Is Ventnor War Memorial a listed building?
- Ventnor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ventnor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ventnor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ventnor War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1LE. It sits within the Isle of Wight East parliamentary constituency.