Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wilcot War Memorial and railings
In or near Pewsey.
Wilcot War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wilcot War Memorial and railings, the nearest railway station is Pewsey, located 2.1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SN9 5NN.
About
Wilcot War Memorial and railings is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451861). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the tall stone memorial stands in a prominent position in the centre of the village at the north-west corner of the village green, which is surrounded by numerous Grade II listed buildings including nine pairs of C19 estate cottages and other C18 and C19 houses, the school and school house, a K6 telephone kiosk and the Golden Swan public house. It comprises a pierced equal-armed cross patonce rising from the moulded collar of a tapering octagonal shaft. The cross shaft stands on a small square plinth and two-stepped base. The memorial is within a square enclosed area surrounded by iron railings, with a gate on the north-west side. INSCRIPTION: the dates 1914 – 1919 are inscribed to the front face of the plinth, with to the rear OUR GLORIOUS DEAD. Commemorated First World War names are listed on the remaining two sides of the plinth, with Second World War names on the upper step of the base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wilcot War Memorial and railings is located in South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3501, -1.7982
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wilcot, Huish and Oare
- Postcode
- SN9 5NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479198 (CC0)
Other places nearby
.jpg?width=1200)
Wilcot War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Wilcot
Villages · 0.2 km
Swanborough Tump
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Picked Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
God's Waiting Room
Historic houses · 1.9 km
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5357180.jpg?width=1200)
Sharcott Manor House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Oare House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Pains Bridge At Su 164611
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Oare
Villages · 2.3 km
Woodborough Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Pewsey
Towns & cities · 2.5 km
Pewsey War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wilcot War Memorial
Wilcot War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Swanborough Tump
Swanborough Tump — Bronze Age mound in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Picked Hill
Picked Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 202 m.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
God's Waiting Room
God's Waiting Room — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Sharcott Manor House
Sharcott Manor House — house in Pewsey, Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Wilcot War Memorial and railings
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Woodbridge Camp SIte
The Woodbridge Camp SIte — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Totteridge Farm
Totteridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Puckshipton House
Puckshipton House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Bruce Arms Campsite
The Bruce Arms Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Charlton Manor
Charlton Manor — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · South East England
St Peter's and St Paul's
St Peter's and St Paul's — a café in england south east.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Queens Head Inn
The Queens Head Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Public House
The Talbot Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Air Forces Memorial
Air Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bevans War Memorial
Bevans War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cumberland Obelisk
Cumberland Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilcot War Memorial and railings?
- Wilcot War Memorial and railings is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN9 5NN), in the parish of Wilcot, Huish and Oare.
- What is Wilcot War Memorial and railings?
- Wilcot War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wilcot War Memorial and railings?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN9 5NN.
- Is Wilcot War Memorial and railings a listed building?
- Wilcot War Memorial and railings is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wilcot War Memorial and railings a protected site?
- Yes — Wilcot War Memorial and railings is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wilcot War Memorial and railings free to visit?
- Yes, Wilcot War Memorial and railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wilcot War Memorial and railings?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN9 5NN.