Memorials & monuments · South East England
Weyhill Boer War Memorial
In or near Appleshaw.
Weyhill Boer 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
- Andover · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Weyhill Boer War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Andover, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP11 8DP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Weyhill Boer 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 1453278). 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 A Boer War memorial of 1902. MATERIALS: limestone and Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands at the junction of Sarson Lane and Amesbury Road. It is formed of a Portland stone tablet with rubble-stone border which is surmounted by limestone coping. The ensemble is supported by a shallow, chamfered, limestone plinth. The front face of the coping, carries the inscription 'THIS STONE WAS ERECTED IN 1902 BY CAP W FABER LATE RHA / IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS & MEN WHO DIED IN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. Below, the tablet carries the inscribed names of the local combatants who fell in the Boer War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weyhill Boer War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the Boer War. It serves as a significant historical landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2168, -1.5589
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Amport
- Postcode
- SP11 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Established
- 1902
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55773752 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weyhill Boer War Memorial?
- Weyhill Boer War Memorial is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 8DP), in the parish of Amport.
- What is Weyhill Boer War Memorial?
- Weyhill Boer War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weyhill Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 8DP.
- When was Weyhill Boer War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1902.
- Is Weyhill Boer War Memorial a listed building?
- Weyhill Boer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weyhill Boer War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Weyhill Boer War Memorial is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weyhill Boer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weyhill Boer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weyhill Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 8DP.