Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Summertown War Memorial
Summertown 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
Summertown 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 1438950). 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 The memorial comprises a three-stepped octagonal base which is surmounted by an octagonal plinth with the inscription on the western side which reads: IN THE WAY/ OF RIGHTEOUSNESS/ IS LIFE/ AND IN/ THE PATHWAY/ THEREOF/ THERE IS NO DEATH (from Proverbs 12:28). On the eastern side of the plinth the inscription reads: IN PROUD/ AND GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF/ SUMMERTOWN WHO/ NOBLY GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY AND/ RIGHTEOUSNESS/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945. The plinth is surmounted by an octagonal tapering shaft and a Latin cross which bears a Sword of Sacrifice. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Summertown War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its significance lies in its architectural and historical value within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7803, -1.2659
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 7JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478053 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Summertown War Memorial?
- Summertown War Memorial is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 7JF), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- Is Summertown War Memorial a listed building?
- Summertown War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Summertown War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Summertown War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Summertown War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 7JF. It sits within the Oxford West and Abingdon parliamentary constituency.