Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque
In or near Battlesden.
Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque — a monument in england west midlands.
Paul Buckingham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehenge Works · 4.3 km
About
Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque is a named monument in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir Joseph Paxton Blue Plaque is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the achievements of Sir Joseph Paxton, a notable figure in 19th-century architecture and horticulture. The plaque serves as a recognition of his contributions to design and innovation. Visitors can view the plaque in its urban setting, reflecting the historical significance of Paxton's work.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9651, -0.5886
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Milton Bryan
- Postcode
- MK17 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehenge Works — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6946889 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque?
- Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK17 9HR), in the parish of Milton Bryan.
- What is Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque?
- Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque — a monument in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehenge Works, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK17 9HR.
- Is Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sir Joseph Paxton, Blue Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehenge Works, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9HR.