Memorials & monuments · South East England
Milton Keynes Village War Memorial
In or near Moulsoe.
Milton Keynes Village War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Caldecotte Miniature Railway · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Milton Keynes Village War Memorial is located at postcode MK10 9BZ. The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Milton Keynes Village 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 1458646). 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 The Portland stone war memorial stands in the churchyard c25m to the south of the Church of All Saints (Grade I-listed), placed directly in line of sight with the churchyard gate and path from Willen Road. Standing c3m tall, it takes the form of a large panel with the top curved in stages. The panel is raised on a plinth, rectangular in plan. A Latin cross with a decorative border is carved in relief to the front face of the panel, forming recessed quadrants in which are carved inscriptions: (upper left) 1914 (upper right) 1918 (lower left) REMEMBER/ THE MEN/ OF/ MILTON=/ =KEYNES/ WHO, FOR/ THEIR (lower right) COUNTRY/ AND FOR/ US, LAID/ DOWN/ THEIR/ LIVES IN/ THE WAR. The nine names are recorded on the front face of the base whilst, to the rear of the panel, the dedication continues GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milton Keynes Village War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0435, -0.7071
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Broughton and Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK10 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes Central
- Nearest railway station
- Caldecotte Miniature Railway — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479862 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milton Keynes Village War Memorial?
- Milton Keynes Village War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK10 9BZ), in the parish of Broughton and Milton Keynes.
- What is Milton Keynes Village War Memorial?
- Milton Keynes Village War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milton Keynes Village War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK10 9BZ.
- Is Milton Keynes Village War Memorial a listed building?
- Milton Keynes Village War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Milton Keynes Village War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Milton Keynes Village War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milton Keynes Village War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK10 9BZ.