Lewes War Memorial, War memorial at School Hill intersection in Lewes, England.
The Portland stone obelisk features bronze statues including Victory on a globe, Liberty with a torch, and Peace holding a dove at its base.
The memorial, unveiled in 1922 by General Sir Henry Sclater, commemorates 251 local soldiers who died in World War I and 126 in World War II.
The bronze statues and inscriptions serve as a central location for annual Remembrance Day ceremonies, connecting generations through shared remembrance activities.
Located at the meeting point of High Street and Market Street, the Grade II* listed memorial remains accessible throughout the year without entry requirements.
Created by Vernon March, who designed the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa, the monument includes Winston Churchill's words carved in 1950.
Location: Lewes
Inception: 1922
Creator: Vernon March
GPS coordinates: 50.87342,0.01112
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:18
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