Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Benson War Memorial
Benson War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benson War Memorial is a public memorial in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area OX10.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benson War Memorial is a memorial located in Benson, Oxfordshire, in the West Midlands. It is situated within areas of outstanding natural beauty, specifically the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6208, -1.1108
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Benson
- Postcode
- OX10 6NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n7449901630 (ODbL)
- commons: The War Memorial, Benson - geograph.org.uk - 1058627.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benson War Memorial?
- Benson War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 6NX), in the parish of Benson.
- Is Benson War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Benson War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Benson War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Benson War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benson War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 6NX.