Memorials & monuments · London
Walton on the Hill War Memorial
In or near Betchworth.
Walton on the Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tadworth · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Walton on the Hill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Tadworth, located 1.3 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Walton on the Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457417). 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, designed by L Stanley Crosbie. MATERIALS: constructed from Portland Stone with bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a cross surmounted on a fluted, tapering shaft with a moulded pedestal and a stepped octagonal base. The pedestal, which is square with notched angles, has plaques on its four sides. That on the north states ‘TO THE GLORY / OF GOD / AND / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS / PARISH WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE WORLD WARS / OF / 1914-1918 / AND / 1939-1945 / R.I.P’; beneath, on the apophyge, is a second plaque, inscribed ‘MAJOR PAUL H G HARDING / THE RIFLES IRAQ JUNE 2007’. On the other three sides of the pedestal are two plaques recording the names of the fallen from the First World War, and one with those from the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walton on the Hill War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2818, -0.2471
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Reigate and Banstead
- Parish
- Reigate and Banstead, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT20 7SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reigate
- Nearest railway station
- Tadworth — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479735 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walton on the Hill War Memorial?
- Walton on the Hill War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode KT20 7SD), in the parish of Reigate and Banstead, unparished area.
- What is Walton on the Hill War Memorial?
- Walton on the Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walton on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tadworth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT20 7SD.
- Is Walton on the Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Walton on the Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walton on the Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Walton on the Hill War Memorial is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Walton on the Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walton on the Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walton on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tadworth, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT20 7SD.