Memorials & monuments · South East England
Henton War Memorial
In or near Horsenden.
Henton 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
- Chinnor · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Henton War Memorial is located in South Oxfordshire, postcode OX39 4AD. The nearest railway station is Chinnor, which is 2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Henton 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 1436551). 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: limestone cross, iron railings. DESCRIPTION: Henton War Memorial consists of a Latin cross surmounting a tapered column set on a hexagonal plinth. The plinth carries the inscription: THE STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF HENTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The memorial is set upon a three-stepped base and stands in a small paved area enclosed by iron railings. A separate inscription panel fitted to the base commemorates the fallen of the Second 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
Henton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7149, -0.8964
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Chinnor
- Postcode
- OX39 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Chinnor — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477715 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henton War Memorial?
- Henton War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX39 4AD), in the parish of Chinnor.
- What is Henton War Memorial?
- Henton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX39 4AD.
- Is Henton War Memorial a listed building?
- Henton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Henton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Henton War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Henton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Henton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chinnor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX39 4AD.