Memorials & monuments · South East England
Woburn War Memorial
In or near Aspley Heath.
Woburn 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
- Aspley Guise · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Woburn War Memorial is located in Central Bedfordshire, postcode MK17 9PZ. The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Woburn 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 1390994). 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 2019
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Heritage listing
Details WOBURN 1846/0/10010 Woburn War Memorial 24-MAY-04 GV II War Memorial. 1920. Plinth by Frederick Mills and cross by J.P.White & Sons. The land was given on a 1,000 year lease by the 11th Duke of Bedford and he also helped to pay for the cross. Portland stone with bronze sword. Octagonal plinth with step and three diminishing tiers and cross of octagonal section. The North-western face has a bronze sword attached to the head and shaft of the cross. The topmost tier of the plinth is inscribed in Gothic script "For God/King and/Country". The middle tier has the names of those who died in both world wars in Latin script and the inscription "IN MEMORY OF/THE MEN OF THE/PARISH OF WOBURN/WHO GAVE THEIR/LIVES FIGHTING FOR/THEIR COUNTRY/AND FOR THEIR/HOMES IN THE GREAT/WAR OF 1914-1918". The lowest tier is inscribed "GREATER LOVE/HATH NO MAN/THAN THIS THAT/A MAN LAY DOWN/HIS LIFE FOR HIS/FRIENDS ST JOHN XV 13". The cross is set in a grassed and gravelled area. A typical example of a war memorial of this date. The monument forms a group with the Town Hall, Market Place [q.v.]. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 491029 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Woburn Heritage Museum is located in the historic Old St Mary’s Church and showcases the local history of Woburn. Visitors can explore various artefacts and stories that reflect the village's past.
Place summary
Woburn War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in war, reflecting the historical significance of the region's contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9886, -0.6189
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Woburn
- Postcode
- MK17 9PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Aspley Guise — 3.7 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays to Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm; Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- www.woburnheritagemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670364 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woburn War Memorial?
- Woburn War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK17 9PZ), in the parish of Woburn.
- What is Woburn War Memorial?
- Woburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK17 9PZ.
- Is Woburn War Memorial a listed building?
- Woburn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woburn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woburn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9PZ.