Memorials & monuments · South East England
Drayton St Leonard War Memorial
In or near Drayton St. Leonard.
Drayton St Leonard 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
- Culham · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Drayton St Leonard War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Culham, located 6.8 km away. The postcode for the memorial is OX10 7BH, and entry is free.
About
Drayton St Leonard 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 1439360). 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: Clipsham limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on the High Street in Drayton St Leonard and it comprises a Latin cross on an octagonal tapering shaft on a three-stepped octagonal base. The base carries the inscriptions in inscribed lettering painted black. The dedication reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR US/ IN THE GREAT WAR. A second side is inscribed 1914 – 1918/ R.I.P. Five sides are each inscribed with the name of one individual who fell in the First World War. The inscription 1939 – 1945/ (NAME) was added at a later date on another side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6620, -1.1385
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Drayton St. Leonard
- Postcode
- OX10 7BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Culham — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 7BH), in the parish of Drayton St. Leonard.
- What is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- Drayton St Leonard War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10 7BH.
- Is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial a listed building?
- Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Culham, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 7BH.