Memorials & monuments · South East England
Woolhampton War Memorial
In or near Woolhampton.
Woolhampton 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
- Midgham · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Woolhampton War Memorial is located at postcode RG7 5TB, and the nearest railway station is Midgham, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Woolhampton 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 1437329). 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 MATERIALS: Doulting stone. DESCRIPTION: Woolhampton War Memorial is located in St Peter’s churchyard. It consists of a Latin cross surmounting an octagonal shaft rising from a square plinth. On three sides of the memorial the lettering is inscribed onto the face of the plinth, and on one side the lettering is in relief with a figure of a soldier and a sailor with arms reversed standing either side of the inscription, which reads: IN HONOUR / OF THE MEN / OF / WOOLHAMPTON / WHO DIED IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / AND THE / 1939 – 1945 WAR / (NAMES). Further names are inscribed on the other two faces and on the rear face of the plinth is a further inscription which reads: “THEY PASSED OUT / OF THE SIGHT OF / MEN BY THE PATH / OF DUTY AND SELF / SACRIFICE” / 1939 – 1945 WAR / (NAMES). The plinth is set upon a square two-stepped base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woolhampton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4052, -1.1718
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Woolhampton
- Postcode
- RG7 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- Nearest railway station
- Midgham — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolhampton War Memorial?
- Woolhampton War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG7 5TB), in the parish of Woolhampton.
- What is Woolhampton War Memorial?
- Woolhampton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woolhampton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG7 5TB.
- Is Woolhampton War Memorial a listed building?
- Woolhampton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woolhampton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Woolhampton War Memorial is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Woolhampton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woolhampton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woolhampton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Midgham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG7 5TB.