Memorials & monuments · South East England
Stewkley War Memorial
In or near Wing.
Stewkley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John Salmon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stewkley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, located 5.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Stewkley 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 1436567). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a tapering obelisk with a pyramidal top, approximately 3.6m high. It stands on a square plinth with sloping shoulders which is set upon a two-stepped base. Inscriptions and names are carved on the faces of the plinth and all of the lettering is in inset, black-painted lead. The dedication appears on the north face of the plinth: TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ THIS OBELISK IS/ ERECTED/ IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE/ STEWKLEY MEN/ WHO FELL IN DEFENCE OF/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY./ 1914 - 1918. The names of the 30 fallen from the First World War appear on the other three sides of the plinth, ten per side. They are grouped alphabetically by surname and are identified by rank and initials. The names of the six fallen from the Second World War are listed on the lower part of the north side of the obelisk, with 1939 - 1945 above. They are also listed alphabetically with rank and initials. The memorial is set in a small enclosure of granite paving surrounded with a low granite sett border.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stewkley War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9262, -0.7622
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stewkley
- Postcode
- LU7 0HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Nearest railway station
- Leighton Buzzard — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477716 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Stewkley
Villages · 0.2 km
Kingsbridge Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Medieval hamlet of Littlecote
Vineyards · 2.8 km
Drayton Parslow War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Drayton Parslow Mound
Literary houses · 3.0 km
Soulbury
Villages · 3.2 km
Soulbury Boot
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
The Olde Manor
Manor houses · 3.7 km
Cublington
Castles · 3.9 km
The Unicorn
Historic pubs · 4.1 km
The Beacon
Castles · 4.3 km
Motte castle and associated remains of the medieval village of Cublington, immediately west of Ridings Way
Literary houses · 4.3 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Natural landmarks · South East England
Kingsbridge Picnic Site
Kingsbridge Picnic Site — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Medieval hamlet of Littlecote
Medieval hamlet of Littlecote — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Drayton Parslow War Memorial
Drayton Parslow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Drayton Parslow Mound
Drayton Parslow Mound — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stewkley War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 3Campsites · South East England
Heron's Rural Retreat
Heron's Rural Retreat — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Old Dairy Farm
The Old Dairy Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South East England
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes
DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Mercure Parkside House
Mercure Parkside House — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Mercure.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Woburn Hotel
The Woburn Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Queen's Head
The Queen's Head in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Rose And Crown
The Rose And Crown in England South East, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Air Forces Memorial
Air Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bevans War Memorial
Bevans War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cumberland Obelisk
Cumberland Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stewkley War Memorial?
- Stewkley War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 0HQ), in the parish of Stewkley.
- What is Stewkley War Memorial?
- Stewkley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stewkley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 0HQ.
- Is Stewkley War Memorial a listed building?
- Stewkley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stewkley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Stewkley War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stewkley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stewkley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stewkley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 0HQ.