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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Plague Monument

In or near Winchester.

Paid admission££

Plague Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

The Plague Memorial on Upper High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5050378

Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Winchester · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Plague Monument is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Plague Monument is a historical site in Winchester, commemorating the victims of the plague. Visitors can explore the monument's significance and learn about its connection to the city's history during the plague years.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Plague Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the victims of the bubonic plague that struck the area, marking a significant historical event. The monument serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of the epidemic on local communities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0640, -1.3198
County
Hampshire
District
Winchester
Parish
Winchester, unparished area
Postcode
SO23 9AP
Parliamentary constituency
Winchester
Phone
01962 398327
Nearest railway station
Winchester0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plague Monument?
Plague Monument is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9AP), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
What is Plague Monument?
Plague Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Plague Monument?
The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9AP.
Is Plague Monument a protected site?
Yes — Plague Monument is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Plague Monument free to visit?
Yes, Plague Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to Plague Monument?
The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9AP.