Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wootton and District War Memorial
In or near Binstead.
Wootton and District 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
- Wootton · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wootton and District War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO33 4NH, and entry is free.
About
Wootton and District 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 1437840). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a wheel-head cross on top of a rectangular gabled plinth and a two-stepped base. The inscriptions are incised into the plinth and top step. The inscription on the front face of the gabled plinth reads: THESE/ MEN OF/ WOOTTON AND/ DISTRICT GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ SERVICE OF THEIR KING/ AND COUNTRY. 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES). The inscription on the top step immediately below this reads 'SEE TO IT YE WHO COME AFTER THAT/ THEIR NAMES BE NOT FORGOTTEN’. On the rear face of the plinth is an additional dedication to the fallen of the Second World War which reads: AND OF THOSE WHO FELL IN/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). Below this on the top step is inscribed: NORTHERN IRELAND/ (NAME). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 7 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wootton and District War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates the local individuals who served in conflicts. It serves as a poignant reminder of the community's sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7311, -1.2351
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Wootton Bridge
- Postcode
- PO33 4NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477889 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wootton and District War Memorial?
- Wootton and District War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO33 4NH), in the parish of Wootton Bridge.
- What is Wootton and District War Memorial?
- Wootton and District War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wootton and District War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO33 4NH.
- Is Wootton and District War Memorial a listed building?
- Wootton and District War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wootton and District War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wootton and District War Memorial is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB) and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wootton and District War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wootton and District War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wootton and District War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO33 4NH.