Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wooburn War Memorial
In or near Hedsor.
Wooburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne End · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wooburn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bourne End, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for GPS navigation is HP10 0EJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wooburn War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426309). 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, dated 1920, by stonemasons Messrs G Maile & Son Ltd. The memorial comprises of a roughly-hewn granite obelisk which stands on a square section plinth and stepped base. The memorial is approximately 5 metres high. The four sides of the plinth are inscribed with the names of 100 local men who lost their lives in the First World War and 34 from the Second World War. The stone pillar is inscribed " PARISH OF WOOBURN/ROLL OF HONOUR/IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/THE MEN WHO FOUGHT AND DIED/FOR ENGLAND'S HONOUR/IN THE WARS 1914-1919/1939-1945" This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 11 January 2017.
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
Wooburn War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical importance of remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5872, -0.6839
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Wooburn
- Postcode
- HP10 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beaconsfield
- Nearest railway station
- Bourne End — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677280 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wooburn War Memorial?
- Wooburn War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode HP10 0EJ), in the parish of Wooburn.
- What is Wooburn War Memorial?
- Wooburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wooburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bourne End, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP10 0EJ.
- Is Wooburn War Memorial a listed building?
- Wooburn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wooburn War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wooburn War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wooburn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wooburn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wooburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bourne End, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP10 0EJ.