Memorials & monuments · South East England
Hampden Monument
In or near Stadhampton.
Hampden Monument — 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
- Wallingford · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hampden Monument, the nearest railway station is Wallingford, located 9.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX44 7RW. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Hampden Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1059742). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27/03/2012 SP69NW 3/63 18/07/63 CHALGROVE OLD WATLINGTON ROAD (South side) Hampden Monument II Monument. Erected 1843 to commemorate John Hampden. Limestone. Obelisk set on square base, which has roundel with relief profile of Hampden, and list of donors on other panels. John Hampden was killed at the battle of Chalgrove Field in 1643. (Buildings of England: Oxfordshire, p.527). Listing NGR: SU6458697179 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 248909 Legacy System: LBS
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
Hampden Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates significant historical events and figures associated with the area. The structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6697, -1.0675
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Chalgrove
- Postcode
- OX44 7RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26312598 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampden Monument?
- Hampden Monument is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX44 7RW), in the parish of Chalgrove.
- What is Hampden Monument?
- Hampden Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampden Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX44 7RW.
- Is Hampden Monument a listed building?
- Hampden Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hampden Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Hampden Monument is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hampden Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hampden Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampden Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX44 7RW. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.