Memorials & monuments · South East England
Pangbourne War Memorial
In or near Sulham.
Pangbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pangbourne · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pangbourne War Memorial, you can take a train to Pangbourne station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is RG8 7AR. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Pangbourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452724). 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 A war memorial of 1920 date by V Waddington. MATERIALS: constructed of Portland limestone with brick detailing. DESCRIPTION: a Portland stone wheel cross on top of a square shaft. The shaft rises from a stepped square plinth with brick detailing to the corners on a single-stepped base. The limestone panels between the brick are simply incised with the dates of the conflicts and the names of the Fallen. The south face of the plinth is inscribed IN/ PROUD AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF OUR PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919/ GRANT LORD/ THAT WE MAY LIVE NOBLY/ AS THESE MEN DIED. The 2017 works included restoration of the inscription panels and new paving laid around the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pangbourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4831, -1.0878
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Pangbourne
- Postcode
- RG8 7AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pangbourne — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479314 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pangbourne War Memorial?
- Pangbourne War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG8 7AR), in the parish of Pangbourne.
- What is Pangbourne War Memorial?
- Pangbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pangbourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pangbourne, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG8 7AR.
- Is Pangbourne War Memorial a listed building?
- Pangbourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pangbourne War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Pangbourne War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pangbourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pangbourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pangbourne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pangbourne, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG8 7AR.