Memorials & monuments · South East England
Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial
In or near Shipton-on-Cherwell.
Kidlington and Hamlets 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
- Oxford Parkway · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial, you can take a train to Oxford Parkway, which is 2.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX5 2AZ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kidlington and Hamlets 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 1438973). 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. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a wheel-head cross decorated with Celtic-style knot work carved in shallow relief surmounting a tapering shaft. The shaft is set upon a square tapering plinth with dedications in lead lettering on the south face reading: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ THE IMMORTAL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ KIDLINGTON/ AND ITS HAMLETS/ WHO NOBLY FOUGHT AND FELL/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 18 and 1939 – 45. Below carved in relief are the words: LEST WE FORGET. The east and west sides of the plinth carry 40 names. Twenty-one names from the Second World War, one name from the Malayan crisis and one from the Falklands war are incised onto the northern side of the plinth. The plinth is set upon a three-stepped square base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8294, -1.2803
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Kidlington
- Postcode
- OX5 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478065 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial?
- Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 2AZ), in the parish of Kidlington.
- What is Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial?
- Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 2AZ.
- Is Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial a listed building?
- Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kidlington and Hamlets War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 2AZ.