Memorials & monuments · South East England
Leighton Buzzard War Memorial
In or near Billington.
Leighton Buzzard 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
- Leighton Buzzard · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Leighton Buzzard War Memorial, you can take a train to Leighton Buzzard station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is LU7 1AA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Leighton Buzzard 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 1470190). 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 A First World War memorial, with names added after the Second World War, and one name added after the Korean War. MATERIALS: granite. PLAN: the memorial lies at the top of Church Square, and is just outside the gate to the churchyard of the Church of All Saints (listed at Grade I) positioned approximately 50m north-east of the church entrance. It is sited within a rectangular paved area, originally enclosed by railings, but now enclosed on three sides by a coped brick wall (not included in the listing). On either side, facing the memorial, sit a pair of stone benches which are contemporary with the memorial. EXTERIOR: a rough-hewn granite monolith set on a square, two-stepped base. A cross is inscribed on the upper section to the front face of the monolith. There are smooth panels near the base of the monolith on all sides for the inscription and names, and the upper step is also inscribed. The inscription reads: THIS/ MONOLITH/ IS ERECTED/ IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE/ LEIGHTON BUZZARD/ MEN/ WHO FELL IN DEFENCE OF/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ 1939-1945/ (Names).
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
Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9151, -0.6646
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Postcode
- LU7 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q83188434 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leighton Buzzard War Memorial?
- Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 1AA), in the parish of Leighton-Linslade.
- What is Leighton Buzzard War Memorial?
- Leighton Buzzard War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leighton Buzzard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 1AA.
- Is Leighton Buzzard War Memorial a listed building?
- Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leighton Buzzard War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Leighton Buzzard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leighton Buzzard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leighton Buzzard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 1AA.