Memorials & monuments · South East England
Winterbourne War Memorial
Winterbourne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Winterbourne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1440874). 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: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located by the roadside and it comprises a Latin cross surmounting a tapered shaft set on a square two-tiered plinth. The whole is set upon a square single-stepped base. The inscription on the plinth in incised letters reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945 (NAMES). 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, 22 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Winterbourne War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's recognition of their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4477, -1.3451
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Winterbourne
- Postcode
- RG20 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478243 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winterbourne War Memorial?
- Winterbourne War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 8BB), in the parish of Winterbourne.
- Is Winterbourne War Memorial a listed building?
- Winterbourne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Winterbourne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Winterbourne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winterbourne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 8BB. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency.