Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ventnor War Memorial
In or near Wroxall.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ventnor War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shanklin, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO38 1LE, and entry to the memorial is free.
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.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 5.3 km
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.
- What is Ventnor War Memorial?
- Ventnor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ventnor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1LE.
- When was Ventnor War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Ventnor War Memorial a listed building?
- Ventnor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ventnor War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ventnor War Memorial is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ventnor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ventnor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ventnor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1LE.