Memorials & monuments · South East England
John Hampden Monument
In or near Bradenham.
John Hampden Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Great Missenden · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Hampden Monument is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Mid Buckinghamshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area HP16.
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Official information
The John Hampden Monument commemorates the legacy of John Hampden, a key figure in the fight against tyranny in 17th century England. Visitors can learn about his significant contributions to parliamentary democracy and his role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The John Hampden Monument is a memorial located in Great Missenden, in the West Midlands. It is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7096, -0.7533
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Great Missenden
- Postcode
- HP16 9QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Great Missenden — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.johnhampden.org
Sources
- osm: n430161049 (ODbL)
- commons: John Hampden monument, Prestwood, March 2020 08.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Hampden Monument?
- John Hampden Monument is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP16 9QZ), in the parish of Great Missenden.
- What is John Hampden Monument?
- John Hampden Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Hampden Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP16 9QZ.
- Is John Hampden Monument a protected site?
- Yes — John Hampden Monument is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is John Hampden Monument free to visit?
- Yes, John Hampden Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Hampden Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP16 9QZ.