Memorials & monuments · South East England
Long Hanborough War Memorial
In or near Freeland.
Long Hanborough 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
- Combe · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Long Hanborough War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Combe, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX29 8BE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Long Hanborough 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 1453232). 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 cross of 1919 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is a grey Latin cross on a tapering shaft. The shaft rises from a square plinth supported by a three-stepped square base. The dedication is located at the base of the shaft and reads “TO THE GLORIOUS/ MEMORY OF OUR/ GALLANT HEROES.”/ 1914 – 1919./ 1939 – 1945. The names are located on the plinth. The area around the memorial is a mid-C20 raised memorial garden, which is paved and lined by a low stone wall.* * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
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
Long Hanborough War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8241, -1.3940
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Hanborough
- Postcode
- OX29 8BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Combe — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479381 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Hanborough War Memorial?
- Long Hanborough War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29 8BE), in the parish of Hanborough.
- What is Long Hanborough War Memorial?
- Long Hanborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Long Hanborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Combe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29 8BE.
- Is Long Hanborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Long Hanborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Long Hanborough War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Long Hanborough War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Long Hanborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Long Hanborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Long Hanborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Combe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29 8BE.