Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Dean War Memorial
In or near Mottisfont.
West Dean 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
- Dean · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Dean War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dean, located just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
West Dean 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 1430890). 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 The memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade II-listed). Of Cornish granite, it comprises a plain Celtic cross set on a tapering shaft. That stands on a tapering rectangular plinth raised on a low, square, base. A reclining stone plaque is set in front of the plinth. The front face of the plinth bears an inscription that reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE HEROES OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (4 NAMES)/ “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”. In addition, the plaque in front of the memorial bears an inscription that reads ALSO THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (5 NAMES). All inscriptions are incised and painted black. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Dean War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0437, -1.6344
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- SP5 1JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Dean — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677668 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Dean War Memorial?
- West Dean War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1JQ), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is West Dean War Memorial?
- West Dean War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Dean War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 1JQ.
- Is West Dean War Memorial a listed building?
- West Dean War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Dean War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Dean War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Dean War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1JQ.