Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Drayton St Leonard War Memorial
Drayton St Leonard 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
Drayton St Leonard 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 1439360). 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: Clipsham limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on the High Street in Drayton St Leonard and it comprises a Latin cross on an octagonal tapering shaft on a three-stepped octagonal base. The base carries the inscriptions in inscribed lettering painted black. The dedication reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR US/ IN THE GREAT WAR. A second side is inscribed 1914 – 1918/ R.I.P. Five sides are each inscribed with the name of one individual who fell in the First World War. The inscription 1939 – 1945/ (NAME) was added at a later date on another side.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6620, -1.1385
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Drayton St. Leonard
- Postcode
- OX10 7BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 7BH), in the parish of Drayton St. Leonard.
- Is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial a listed building?
- Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drayton St Leonard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Drayton St Leonard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drayton St Leonard War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 7BH. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.