Memorials & monuments · South East England
New Bradwell War Memorial
In or near Bradwell Abbey.
New Bradwell 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
- Wolverton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the New Bradwell War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wolverton, located 2.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
New Bradwell 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 1441007). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: New Bradwell War Memorial is located within New Bradwell Cemetery. It consists of a sculpture of a Private of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. The figure is standing to attention with a rifle at his side. He stands on three steps which rise from a square plinth with and entablature embellished with carved decorative details. The plinth is set upon a three-stepped base. The inscriptions are in lead lettering and the main dedication reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN/ OF THE PARISH OF BRADWELL/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). The rear is inscribed with the names of the fallen from the Second World War preceded by 1939 – 1945. One side of the plinth is incised OUR GLORIOUS DEAD. The final face reads FOR COUNTRY. The first step of the base has a note about the erection of the memorial TO FULFIL THE PROMISE OF PRIVATE/ ROBERT KYLIE JP. CA./ THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY HIS FAMILY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
New Bradwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflict. The memorial reflects the historical significance of war remembrance in the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0681, -0.7746
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Stantonbury
- Postcode
- MK14 6FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478267 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Bradwell War Memorial?
- New Bradwell War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK14 6FT), in the parish of Stantonbury.
- What is New Bradwell War Memorial?
- New Bradwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Bradwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK14 6FT.
- Is New Bradwell War Memorial a listed building?
- New Bradwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is New Bradwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, New Bradwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Bradwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK14 6FT.