Memorials & monuments · South East England
Gawcott War Memorial
In or near Tingewick.
Gawcott 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gawcott 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 1449799). 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, 1922, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: Gawcott War Memorial is located within the churchyard to the north of the Grade II*-listed Church of Holy Trinity. The memorial is of rough-hewn stone and takes the form of a wheel-head cross on a tapering shaft rising from a tapering, square plinth on a single-step base. The principal inscription is on the west face of the plinth to an inset, smooth stone panel. All lettering is in lead. The principal inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ 1914 – 1919/ (18 NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. A further inscription commemorating the Second World War is located on an inset panel to the east face of the plinth AND/ IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE/ 1939 – 1945/ (2 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gawcott War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. It reflects the architectural style and historical significance typical of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9808, -1.0116
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Gawcott with Lenborough
- Postcode
- MK18 4HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478994 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gawcott War Memorial?
- Gawcott War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 4HL), in the parish of Gawcott with Lenborough.
- What is Gawcott War Memorial?
- Gawcott War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gawcott War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode MK18 4HL.
- Is Gawcott War Memorial a listed building?
- Gawcott War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gawcott War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gawcott War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gawcott War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 4HL. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.