Memorials & monuments · South East England
VC stones
In or near Midgham.
VC stones — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
VC stones 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.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
VC Stones are memorials located in South-East England. They commemorate recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy. These stones serve as a tribute to the bravery of individuals awarded this honour.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4021, -1.2574
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG19 3HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/4598610204 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is VC stones?
- VC stones is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 3HQ), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is VC stones?
- VC stones — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to VC stones?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 3HQ.
- Is VC stones a protected site?
- Yes — VC stones is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is VC stones free to visit?
- Yes, VC stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to VC stones?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 3HQ.