Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Henton War Memorial
Henton 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
Henton 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 1436551). 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 cross, iron railings. DESCRIPTION: Henton War Memorial consists of a Latin cross surmounting a tapered column set on a hexagonal plinth. The plinth carries the inscription: THE STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF HENTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The memorial is set upon a three-stepped base and stands in a small paved area enclosed by iron railings. A separate inscription panel fitted to the base commemorates the fallen of the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Henton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7149, -0.8964
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Chinnor
- Postcode
- OX39 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477715 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henton War Memorial?
- Henton War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX39 4AD), in the parish of Chinnor.
- Is Henton War Memorial a listed building?
- Henton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Henton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Henton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX39 4AD. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.