Memorials & monuments · East of England
Langley War Memorial, Slough
In or near Colnbrook.
Langley War Memorial, Slough — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Langley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Langley War Memorial is located in Slough, postcode SL3 8GW, and is accessible via Langley railway station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Langley War Memorial, Slough is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456878). 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, 1921, with additions for later conflicts. MATERIALS: Darley Dale stone. DESCRIPTION: Langley’s war memorial is located within Langley Memorial Park, Station Road, Langley. It consists of a Latin cross made of Darley Dale stone on top of an octagonal shaft which rises from a two-stepped octagonal plinth. The plinth is set upon a two-stepped octagonal base. The front face of the bottom tier of the plinth is incised with the dedication in ornate lettering: THIS MEMORIAL WAS/ ERECTED AND THE/ ADJOINING FIELD/ ACQUIRED IN MEMORY/ OF LANGLEY MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The other faces are incised with the names of the fallen from the First World War. The top section of the plinth is incised with the dedication: IN/ MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO/ GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ SECOND/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945. The other faces list the names of the fallen from that conflict and one face reads: IN NORTHERN IRELAND/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Langley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Slough, London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5039, -0.5436
- District
- Slough
- Parish
- Slough, unparished area
- Postcode
- SL3 8GW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Slough
- Nearest railway station
- Langley — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479690 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langley War Memorial, Slough?
- Langley War Memorial, Slough is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SL3 8GW), in the parish of Slough, unparished area.
- What is Langley War Memorial, Slough?
- Langley War Memorial, Slough — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Langley War Memorial, Slough?
- The nearest railway station is Langley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL3 8GW.
- Is Langley War Memorial, Slough a listed building?
- Langley War Memorial, Slough is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Langley War Memorial, Slough a protected site?
- Yes — Langley War Memorial, Slough is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Langley War Memorial, Slough free to visit?
- Yes, Langley War Memorial, Slough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Langley War Memorial, Slough?
- The nearest railway station is Langley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL3 8GW.