Memorials & monuments · South East England
Whitwell War Memorial
In or near Wroxall.
Whitwell 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
- Shanklin · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Whitwell War Memorial is located in the Isle of Wight, postcode PO38 2QE. The nearest railway station is Shanklin, which is 7.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Whitwell 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 1380168). 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 SZ 57 NW 1353/6/10002 NITON AND WHITWELL HIGH STREET Whitwell War Memorial II First World War memorial. 1924. Portland stone. 3.5 metre tall Celtic cross on a 3-stage base. On the sides of the base there are inscriptions to the memory of Whitwell men killed in the First and Second World Wars. Listing NGR: SZ5207778091 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 479710 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitwell War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6002, -1.2655
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Niton and Whitwell
- Postcode
- PO38 2QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26660382 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitwell War Memorial?
- Whitwell War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2QE), in the parish of Niton and Whitwell.
- What is Whitwell War Memorial?
- Whitwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 2QE.
- Is Whitwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Whitwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whitwell War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whitwell War Memorial is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whitwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whitwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2QE.