Memorials & monuments · South East England
Granborough War Memorial
In or near North Marston.
Granborough 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
- Quainton Road · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Granborough War Memorial is located in Buckinghamshire, postcode MK18 3NN. The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, which is 6.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Granborough 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 1438054). 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: Granborough War Memorial stands nearly 5m high and comprises a Gothic-style Latin cross with tracery detailing in the angles of each arm. It is set upon a tapering shaft upon an octagonal plinth. The plinth bears the inscription in carved letters which reads 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. A second face of the plinth is inscribed IN HONOURED/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF ALL WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ AND ESPECIALLY/ OF THOSE FROM/ GRANBOROUGH. The plinth is set upon an octagonal two-tiered base, the upper tier of which is inscribed with the names of five men who fell in the First World War.
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
Granborough War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9183, -0.8853
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Granborough
- Postcode
- MK18 3NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Nearest railway station
- Quainton Road — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477926 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Granborough War Memorial?
- Granborough War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 3NN), in the parish of Granborough.
- What is Granborough War Memorial?
- Granborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Granborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK18 3NN.
- Is Granborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Granborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Granborough War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Granborough War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Granborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Granborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Granborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Quainton Road, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 3NN.