Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bloxham War Memorial
In or near Milton.
Bloxham 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
- Banbury · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bloxham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Banbury, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX15 4ET, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bloxham 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 1438761). 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 MATERIALS: Horton stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands at 5.5m high and comprises a wheel-head cross with decorative details set on a spiral-twisted Doric column upon a square plinth. The plinth bears the inscriptions on slate plaques. The south plaque reads 1914 – 1919/ THEY GAVE - WE HAVE/ THE GREAT WARS/ 1939 – 1945. The east plaque reads 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). The other two plinth faces carry further plaques bearing names. The memorial is set upon a circular three-stepped base upon a paved platform. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bloxham Village Museum is a small museum located in Bloxham village that showcases the local history and significance of the area. It features a new exhibition each year and offers engaging activities for visitors of all ages, including a free quiz for children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bloxham War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0191, -1.3745
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Bloxham
- Postcode
- OX15 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Phone
- 07721 187813
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 5.6 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2.30pm–5pm; open from Easter to the last Saturday in October
- Official site
- bloxhammuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478033 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bloxham War Memorial?
- Bloxham War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 4ET), in the parish of Bloxham.
- What is Bloxham War Memorial?
- Bloxham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bloxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15 4ET.
- Is Bloxham War Memorial a listed building?
- Bloxham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bloxham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bloxham War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bloxham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bloxham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bloxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 4ET.