Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Moors War Memorial
In or near Ashley Heath.
West Moors 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
- Lakeside · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Moors War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Lakeside, located 4 km away. The postcode for navigation is BH22 0JB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
West Moors 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 1452426). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. It was moved in 1971. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on the village green at the centre of West Moors. It consists of a plain wheel-headed cross which rises from a tapering square plinth on a two-stepped base. The inscription on the front face reads WEST MOORS/ UNVEILED SEPTEMBER 26 1920/ REMOVED TO THIS SITE JUNE 1971. The side of the plinth reads THESE/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR HUMANITY IN THE/ GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. The other two faces list the names of the fallen. The first is preceded by IN HONOURED MEMORY, and the second by 1939 - 1945. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Moors 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 historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8237, -1.8881
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Moors
- Postcode
- BH22 0JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479274 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Moors War Memorial?
- West Moors War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 0JB), in the parish of West Moors.
- What is West Moors War Memorial?
- West Moors War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Moors War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH22 0JB.
- Is West Moors War Memorial a listed building?
- West Moors War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Moors War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Moors War Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Moors War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Moors War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Moors War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 0JB.