Memorials & monuments · South West England
Wyke Regis War Memorial
In or near Wyke Regis.
Wyke Regis 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
- Weymouth · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wyke Regis War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 2.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DT4 9HU.
About
Wyke Regis 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 1438095). 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
The Wyke Regis War Memorial is a World War I war memorial located in Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England. Facing Wyke Road from the edge of Wyke Regis Cemetery, the memorial has been Grade II listed since December 2016. The memorial was unveiled on 30 November 1919 and had cost just over £200, which was raised by public subscription. Built of Portland stone, it is described as having a Neo-Baroque style by Historic England. The memorial is a stone obelisk, set on a stone base, with a large pedestal containing four brass panels, commemorating the lives of 52 local men. Above the pedestal is an inscribed stone ring.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Chesil Beach & the Fleet
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Wyke Regis War Memorial is a World War I war memorial located in Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England. Facing Wyke Road from the edge of Wyke Regis Cemetery, the memorial has been Grade II listed since December 2016. The memorial was unveiled on 30 November 1919 and had cost just over £200, which was raised by public subscription. Built of Portland stone, it is described as having a Neo-Baroque style by Historic England. The memorial is a stone obelisk, set on a stone base, with a large pedestal containing four brass panels, commemorating the lives of 52 local men. Above the pedestal is an inscribed stone ring. The brass panels were created by employees of the village's Whitehead Torpedo Factory.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.5996, -2.4788
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 9HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56279287 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wyke Regis War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- Wyke Regis War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 9HU), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- Wyke Regis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 9HU.
- Is Wyke Regis War Memorial a listed building?
- Wyke Regis War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wyke Regis War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wyke Regis War Memorial is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wyke Regis War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wyke Regis War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wyke Regis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 9HU.