Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire
In or near Westwell.
Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1459045). 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 War memorial unveiled in 1921. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises an octagonal tapering pillar, which is capped with a dome, atop an octagonal plinth. The plinth stands upon a four-stepped octagonal base, which in turn stands upon an octagonal platform step with moulded edges. The dates 1914/ 1918 are inscribed on the south face of the plinth. The south-west panel of the octagonal platform is inscribed as follows TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR The names of the three fallen from the First World War are inscribed on the south panel of the octagonal platform, with the following inscription on the south-east panel AND OF THOSE OTHERS WHO/ NOT LESS GALLANTLY SERVED/ THEIR COUNTRY IN THE SAME The dates 1939/ 1945 are inscribed on the west face of the plinth, with the name of the single fallen from the Second World War inscribed on the west panel of the bottom step of the base below.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kencot War Memorial, located in West Oxfordshire, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a commemoration of those who served in conflict. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the area and its dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7406, -1.6324
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Kencot
- Postcode
- GL7 3QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479920 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire?
- Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 3QU), in the parish of Kencot.
- What is Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire?
- Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire?
- Drivers can use postcode GL7 3QU.
- Is Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire a listed building?
- Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire a protected site?
- Yes — Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire free to visit?
- Yes, Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kencot War Memorial, West Oxfordshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 3QU. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.