Memorials & monuments · South East England
Minster Lovell War Memorial
In or near Finstock.
Minster Lovell 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
- Ascott-under-Wychwood · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Minster Lovell War Memorial is located in West Oxfordshire, postcode OX29 0AE. The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, which is 8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Minster Lovell 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 1452741). 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 MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on the main road running through the village. It consists of a Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth on a four stepped octagonal base. The plinth and steps are incised and the principal dedicatory inscription on the lowest step reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MINSTER LOVELL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR. The memorial stands on a paved area surrounded by a timber post and chain enclosure. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 31 January 2018.
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
Minster Lovell War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7969, -1.5454
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Minster Lovell
- Postcode
- OX29 0AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Ascott-under-Wychwood — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479317 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minster Lovell War Memorial?
- Minster Lovell War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29 0AE), in the parish of Minster Lovell.
- What is Minster Lovell War Memorial?
- Minster Lovell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minster Lovell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ascott-under-Wychwood, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29 0AE.
- Is Minster Lovell War Memorial a listed building?
- Minster Lovell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Minster Lovell War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Minster Lovell War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Minster Lovell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Minster Lovell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minster Lovell War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29 0AE. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.