Memorials & monuments · South West England
Purton War Memorial
In or near Lydiard Millicent.
Purton War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blunsdon · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Purton War Memorial 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
Purton War Memorial is part of the Purton Museum, which showcases local history and artefacts related to the community. Visitors can explore various exhibits that reflect the heritage of Purton and its surrounding areas.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Purton War Memorial is located in South-East England. This memorial commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of their sacrifices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5873, -1.8709
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Purton
- Postcode
- SN5 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01793 772466
- Nearest railway station
- Blunsdon — 2.9 km
- Opening
- April to October: every Tuesday 3.00-5.30pm and the last Saturday of every month 10.00-12.30pm.
- Official site
- www.purtonmuseumandhistoricalsociety.com
Sources
- osm: node/5935743150 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purton War Memorial?
- Purton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN5 4AS), in the parish of Purton.
- What is Purton War Memorial?
- Purton War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Purton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blunsdon, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN5 4AS.
- Is Purton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Purton War Memorial is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Purton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Purton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Purton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blunsdon, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN5 4AS.