Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard
In or near Upton.
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard — 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
- Hamworthy · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the postcode BH15 4JQ. The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1403661). 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 War memorial of 1919, erected by Messrs J W Mansell of Bournemouth. Material: it is carved from Cornish granite. Description: the memorial takes the form of a simple Celtic or runic cross and a tapering shaft, set upon a plinth that is also tapered, which in turn stands on a rectangular base with raised sides. The inscription on the west face reads: 'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE SAILORS AND SOLDIERS OF THIS PARISH / WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919, / AND WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HEREON, THIS CROSS / IS ERECTED BY THEIR FELLOW-PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS'. It also carries the names of the thirty-four men who lost their lives. Inscriptions on the north and south faces carry the names of the forty-six men who died during the Second World War. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7202, -2.0103
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675655 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard?
- War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 4JQ), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard?
- War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 4JQ.
- Is War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard a listed building?
- War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 4JQ.