Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bletchley Central War Memorial
In or near Bow Brickhill.
Bletchley Central War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fenny Stratford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bletchley Central War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Fenny Stratford, located 0.6 km away. The postcode is MK2 2EH, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bletchley Central War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458127). 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 The memorial stands on the south side of Queensway (formerly Bletchley Road), outside Knowles Junior School (unlisted). It comprises a tall column, square on plan, with a flared base and low pyramidal cap. The column stands on a pedestal and two-stepped base. The front face of the column is ornamented with the incised carving of a small reversed sword. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads THE/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 – 1918. The dates 1939 - 1945 are recorded on the pedestal foot below. The names of the dead are carved into the right and left hand sides of the pedestal with the names of the Second Word War personnel recorded on the rear face, below the dates 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bletchley Central War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance during wartime. The structure is recognised for its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9959, -0.7227
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Postcode
- MK2 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Fenny Stratford — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56478950 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bletchley Central War Memorial?
- Bletchley Central War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK2 2EH), in the parish of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford.
- What is Bletchley Central War Memorial?
- Bletchley Central War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bletchley Central War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Fenny Stratford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK2 2EH.
- When was Bletchley Central War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Bletchley Central War Memorial a listed building?
- Bletchley Central War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bletchley Central War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bletchley Central War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bletchley Central War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Fenny Stratford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK2 2EH.