Memorials & monuments · South East England
Worthing War Memorial
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Worthing 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
- Worthing · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Worthing War Memorial, you can take a train to Worthing station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is BN11 1HE.
About
Worthing 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 1447552). 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, unveiled 1921, with dates and names from later conflicts added. MATERIALS: stone and bronze. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a tall square plinth on a stepped base. On the plinth is a bronze sculpture of a soldier holding a rifle in his left hand and his helmet aloft in his right hand. At the top of the plinth on each side is a bronze wreath. The memorial faces north-east and on the base are the following inscriptions: OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914-1918/ DUTY NOBLY DONE and below this, ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE WAR / 1939-45 To the rear of the memorial is the following inscription: THIS MEMORIAL / WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / RAISED THROUGH THE WORTHING GAZETTE / IT WAS UNVEILED BY / FIELD-MARSHAL SIR WILLIAM ROBERTSON BART GCB / ON 11th APRIL 1921 The faces of the plinth and base are inscribed with names (First World War: 660, Second World War: 404). The memorial is surrounded by a chain, linked to low stone bollards at each corner of the base, and it stands outside the Grade II-listed Worthing Town Hall of 1933-4.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Worthing War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its significance and historical value. The memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8151, -0.3717
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Worthing
- Parish
- Worthing, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN11 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worthing West
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Worthing — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478834 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worthing War Memorial?
- Worthing War Memorial is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN11 1HE), in the parish of Worthing, unparished area.
- What is Worthing War Memorial?
- Worthing War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worthing War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worthing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN11 1HE.
- When was Worthing War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Worthing War Memorial a listed building?
- Worthing War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worthing War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Worthing War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worthing War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worthing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN11 1HE.