Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Garston War Memorial and railings
In or near East Garston.
East Garston War Memorial and railings — 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
- Hungerford · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the East Garston War Memorial and railings, the nearest railway station is Hungerford, located 8.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is RG17 7JA, and entry is free.
About
East Garston War Memorial and railings is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452033). 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 First World War memorial of 1920; railings of 1923; and later inscription added after the Second World War. MATERIAL: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands on a triangular lawned area at the junction of Back Street and Roger’s Lane. It comprises a two-stepped, low square base, a roughly-carved plinth and a tapering shaft and Latin cross. The north face of the plinth bears the inscription TO THE GALLANT MEMORY/ OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES). Below this, a rectangular, granite plaque has been added to the base which is inscribed: 1938-1945/ (NAMES). SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the lawned area on which the war memorial stands is enclosed by metal railings with a pedestrian gate along the north-east side; they were added in 1923. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lambourn SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Garston War Memorial, located in South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is accompanied by distinctive railings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4892, -1.4789
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- East Garston
- Postcode
- RG17 7JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479220 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Garston War Memorial and railings?
- East Garston War Memorial and railings is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 7JA), in the parish of East Garston.
- What is East Garston War Memorial and railings?
- East Garston War Memorial and railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Garston War Memorial and railings?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 7JA.
- Is East Garston War Memorial and railings a listed building?
- East Garston War Memorial and railings is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Garston War Memorial and railings a protected site?
- Yes — East Garston War Memorial and railings is part of the River Lambourn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Garston War Memorial and railings free to visit?
- Yes, East Garston War Memorial and railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Garston War Memorial and railings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 7JA. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.