Memorials & monuments · South East England
Marsworth War Memorial
In or near Cheddington.
Marsworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Simon Burchell — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tring · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Marsworth War Memorial is located in Buckinghamshire with the postcode HP23 4LU. The nearest railway station is Tring, which is 3.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Marsworth 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 1427635). 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 Marsworth War Memorial stands in the north-east of the churchyard of the Church of All Saints (Grade II*-listed), in a prominent position in the village. It is a tall Portland stone cross with an octagonal shaft and arms. The cross head has square terminals. The shaft ends in a moulded foot, standing on a square plinth. That stands on a three-stepped base. The inscriptions are carved in recessed panels on each side of the plinth. (north face) “GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS,/ THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS.” (east face) (11 NAMES) (south face) IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF THIS/ VILLAGE WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914 – 1918 (west face) 1939 – 1945/ (3 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
Marsworth War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant local landmark and a tribute to the community's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8225, -0.6664
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Marsworth
- Postcode
- HP23 4LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tring — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677369 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsworth War Memorial?
- Marsworth War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP23 4LU), in the parish of Marsworth.
- What is Marsworth War Memorial?
- Marsworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marsworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tring, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP23 4LU.
- Is Marsworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Marsworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marsworth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Marsworth War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Marsworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Marsworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Tring, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP23 4LU.