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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· South East England

Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross

In or near Milton Keynes.

Free admission

Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

St Mary's church, Woughton-on-the-Green - geograph.org.uk - 3228701

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Caldecotte Miniature Railway Β· 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is located in Milton Keynes, postcode MK6 3BW. The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458153). 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

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details The granite memorial cross stands on the verge on the east side of Newport Road and aligned to the west tower of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*-listed). It comprises a simple wheel-head cross with decorative roundels incised into the cross-head. The cross-shaft stands on a tapering pedestal and single granite step. The dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads FOR RIGHT AND LIBERTY/ 1914 + 1918 (4 NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Old Woughton in the West Midlands. This structure commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the region.

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Coordinates
52.0298, -0.7237
Parish
Old Woughton
Postcode
MK6 3BW
Parliamentary constituency
Milton Keynes Central
Nearest railway station
Caldecotte Miniature Railway β€” 2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK6 3BW), in the parish of Old Woughton.
What is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK6 3BW.
Is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross a listed building?
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross free to visit?
Yes, Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
How do I get to Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
The nearest railway station is Caldecotte Miniature Railway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK6 3BW.