Memorials & monuments · South East England
Holmer Green War Memorial
In or near Holmer Green.
Holmer Green 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
- Great Missenden · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holmer Green War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Great Missenden, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HP15 6XG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Holmer Green 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 1435088). 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 Holmer Green War Memorial is situated on the north side of The Common, opposite the Recreation Ground. It is set off the footway outside the parish church of Christ Church, elevated above street level by two low, paved, steps. The memorial comprises a sandstone obelisk, square on plan, standing c 3m in height with a shallow pyramidal top. A Latin cross is incised at the top on the front (south) face. The obelisk stands on a square, slightly tapered, plinth with cyma recta moulding. All wording is incised. The front face of the plinth bears the principal dedicatory inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF HOLMER GREEN/ WHOSE SACRIFICE WAS ACCEPTED/ IN THE WARS OF/ 1914 - 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945/ THEY WENT TO WAR IN THE CAUSE OF PEACE/ AND DIED WITHOUT HATE THAT LOVE MIGHT LIVE. The names of the 14 fallen from the First World War are inscribed on the west face of the plinth with the dates 1914 - 1918 above: the 16 names from the Second World War are inscribed on the east face, with the dates 1939 - 1945 above.
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
Holmer Green War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the region's historical significance in military conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6680, -0.6916
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Little Missenden
- Postcode
- HP15 6XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Nearest railway station
- Great Missenden — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678063 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holmer Green War Memorial?
- Holmer Green War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP15 6XG), in the parish of Little Missenden.
- What is Holmer Green War Memorial?
- Holmer Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holmer Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP15 6XG.
- Is Holmer Green War Memorial a listed building?
- Holmer Green War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holmer Green War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Holmer Green War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Holmer Green War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holmer Green War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holmer Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP15 6XG.