Memorials & monuments · South East England
Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial
In or near Noke.
Islip (Oxfordshire) 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
- Islip · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial, you can take a train to Islip station, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX5 2SW. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Islip (Oxfordshire) 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 1424128). 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 The memorial stands at the junction of Bletchington Road and Church Close. It comprises a medieval-style stone cross, with a wheel head on a tapering octagonal shaft. This is set on a broadened octagonal base, which itself rests on a square plinth. The plinth’s chamfered base rests upon three low, square, steps. On the plinth is the inscription IN MEMORY OF/ THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ WHO FELL DURING/ THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918 (25 names). On the chamfered base of the plinth is the further inscription 1939 – 1945 (seven names beneath). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Islip War Memorial is located in Islip, Oxfordshire, 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
- 51.8240, -1.2383
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Islip
- Postcode
- OX5 2SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Islip — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677082 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial?
- Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 2SW), in the parish of Islip.
- What is Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial?
- Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 2SW.
- Is Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial a listed building?
- Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Islip (Oxfordshire) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Islip, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 2SW.