Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Carterton War Memorial
Carterton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carterton 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 1441794). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Carterton War Memorial is located in Market Square adjacent to the Town Hall. It consists of a wheel-head Maltese cross with carved beaded detail to the ring on a rectangular shaft which widens towards the base. The shaft rises from a two-stepped circular base. On the front of the shaft is a raised shield bearing the First World War dedication TO THE MEMORY/ OF CARTERTON MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). Below this on the shaft are later inscriptions which read 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ 2008/ (NAME) (IRAQ).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carterton War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7584, -1.5963
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Carterton
- Postcode
- OX18 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478378 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carterton War Memorial?
- Carterton War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX18 3JL), in the parish of Carterton.
- Is Carterton War Memorial a listed building?
- Carterton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Carterton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Carterton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carterton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX18 3JL. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.