Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wingrave War Memorial
In or near Wing.
Wingrave War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wingrave War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cheddington, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is HP22 4PD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wingrave 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 1441163). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial, unveiled in 1921. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises an obelisk upon a square plinth and two-stepped base, standing approximately 9ft high. A cross is carved into the front face of the obelisk. The panel on the plinth bears the following; IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF, beneath which appear the names of the nineteen fallen from the First World War, followed by MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE." Directly above, the panel at the base of the obelisk bears the dates 1939 - 1945, beneath which appear the names of the four fallen from the Second World War. All lettering is in black-painted inset lead.
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
Wingrave War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, serving as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8631, -0.7381
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Wingrave with Rowsham
- Postcode
- HP22 4PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478281 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wingrave War Memorial?
- Wingrave War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22 4PD), in the parish of Wingrave with Rowsham.
- What is Wingrave War Memorial?
- Wingrave War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wingrave War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22 4PD.
- Is Wingrave War Memorial a listed building?
- Wingrave War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wingrave War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wingrave War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wingrave War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wingrave War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wingrave War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22 4PD.