Memorials & monuments · South East England
Christ Church War Memorial, Reading
Christ Church War Memorial, Reading — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Christ Church War Memorial, Reading is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453033). 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 First World War memorial erected in 1920. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a cross, which stands upon a large plinth with a plaque fixed to the front face, which reads TO THE HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. There is an associated plaque inside the church, on the wall of the south aisle, which lists the names of the Fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Christ Church War Memorial is located in Reading, South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4441, -0.9625
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG2 7AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479365 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church War Memorial, Reading?
- Christ Church War Memorial, Reading is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG2 7AN), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- Is Christ Church War Memorial, Reading a listed building?
- Christ Church War Memorial, Reading is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church War Memorial, Reading free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church War Memorial, Reading is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church War Memorial, Reading?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG2 7AN. It sits within the Reading Central parliamentary constituency.