Lewes War Memorial

The Lewes War Memorial is a Portland stone obelisk topped with a group of bronze figures at its base, including Victory standing on a globe, Liberty holding a torch, and Peace cradling a dove. The monument occupies a prominent position where two main streets converge in the town center.

The memorial was unveiled in 1922 by General Sir Henry Sclater and commemorates 251 soldiers from the area who died in World War I and 126 who fell in World War II. Words from Winston Churchill were inscribed on the monument later, adding further meaning to the site.

The bronze statues represent symbolic figures that visitors encounter as they move through this central gathering space. Each year on Remembrance Day, people gather here to honor those who died in both world wars.

The memorial sits at the intersection of two main streets in the town center and remains accessible throughout the year. The open plaza allows visitors to approach and view it from all sides without special opening hours or entry fees.

The memorial was designed by Vernon March, the same artist who created the Canadian National War Memorial in Ottawa, connecting this modest town monument to an internationally recognized masterwork. This association with a world-class war memorial sculptor gives the site rare artistic prominence among provincial British memorials.

Location: Lewes

Inception: 1922

Creator: Vernon March

GPS coordinates: 50.87342,0.01112

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02