Memorials & monuments · South East England
Avington Memorial Cross
In or near Itchen Abbas.
Avington Memorial Cross — 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
- Alresford · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Avington Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Alresford, which is 5.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is SO21 1DD, and entry is free.
About
Avington Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1350481). 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 SU 5332 ITCHEN VALLEY AVINGTON 14/28 War Memorial 15m. N of the Row GV II War memorial. Early C20. Brown Guildford Sandstone. Octagonal base of 3 steps with octagonal plinth in centre with inscriptions on faces. Octagonal lozenge section cross with stylised Early English cross. Listing NGR: SU5321032083 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 6 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 145601 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Avington Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It serves as a commemorative structure, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0858, -1.2418
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Itchen Valley
- Postcode
- SO21 1DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26633688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avington Memorial Cross?
- Avington Memorial Cross is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 1DD), in the parish of Itchen Valley.
- What is Avington Memorial Cross?
- Avington Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Avington Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 1DD.
- Is Avington Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Avington Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Avington Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Avington Memorial Cross is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Avington Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Avington Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Avington Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 1DD.