Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kington Langley War Memorial
In or near East Tytherton.
Kington Langley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kington Langley War Memorial is located in Wiltshire, postcode SN15 5NJ. The nearest railway station is Chippenham, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kington Langley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1443615). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. The memorial takes the form of a granite wheel-head cross and tapering, rectangular-set shaft which stands on an ashlar plinth of two parts. The four faces of the upper plinth are inscribed: To the glory of God / and in memory of / those fallen in the WAR / A.D. 1914 TO 1918. The lower plinth records the names of the Fallen on the W and E faces; the S face is inscribed: A.D. 1939-1945 / (NAMES). The memorial is set on a square base that carries the inscriptions: “The LORD hath wrought great glory by them” and “Their name liveth for evermore” to its E and W faces respectively. It is enclosed by a stone kerb. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 March 2017.
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
Kington Langley War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4909, -2.1108
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Kington Langley
- Postcode
- SN15 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478566 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kington Langley War Memorial?
- Kington Langley War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 5NJ), in the parish of Kington Langley.
- What is Kington Langley War Memorial?
- Kington Langley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kington Langley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 5NJ.
- Is Kington Langley War Memorial a listed building?
- Kington Langley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kington Langley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Kington Langley War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kington Langley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kington Langley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kington Langley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 5NJ.