Memorials & monuments · South East England
Monks Risborough War Memorial
In or near Horsenden.
Monks Risborough 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
- Monks Risborough · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Monks Risborough War Memorial is located in Buckinghamshire with the postcode HP27 9JE. The nearest railway station is Monks Risborough, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monks Risborough 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 1391391). 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 PRINCES RISBOROUGH 425/0/10006 MILL LANE 03-OCT-05 Monks Risborough War Memorial II Also Known As: Monks Risborough War Memorial, AYLESBURY ROAD War memorial. Designed by J. W. Killer of Aylesbury. Granite. Consists of a wheel headed cross with Celtic knotwork decoration standing on an inscribed pedestal on top of three rusticated steps. The inscription on the pedestal reads: Front face: 1914-1918 TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR Followed by the names of the 24 local men killed in action. GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS Side two: Colonial forces Roll of honour 1939-1945 Roll of honour Side three: Roll of honour The memorial was unveiled and dedicated on November 13 1921 by the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (The Marquis of Lincolnshire), and the dedication was conducted by the Rural Dean, Rev. V. L. Whitchurch. Summary of Importance Despite being relatively plain, the innate historic interest of this memorial and the link it makes between the local community and world events means it is listable at grade II. Sources "Bucks Herald" newspaper 19 Nov 1921 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 493831 Legacy System: LBS
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
Monks Risborough War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7320, -0.8220
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Princes Risborough
- Postcode
- HP27 9JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Buckinghamshire
- Nearest railway station
- Monks Risborough — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670755 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monks Risborough War Memorial?
- Monks Risborough War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP27 9JE), in the parish of Princes Risborough.
- What is Monks Risborough War Memorial?
- Monks Risborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monks Risborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Monks Risborough, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP27 9JE.
- Is Monks Risborough War Memorial a listed building?
- Monks Risborough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monks Risborough War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Monks Risborough War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monks Risborough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Monks Risborough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monks Risborough War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Monks Risborough, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP27 9JE.