Memorials & monuments · South East England
World War II Assault on Merville Battery
World War II Assault on Merville Battery is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
World War II Assault on Merville Battery is a public memorial in South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area RG17.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Inkpen and Walbury Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The World War II Assault on Merville Battery is a memorial located in Combe, South-East England, within the RG17 postcode area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3565, -1.4697
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Combe
- Postcode
- RG17 9EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1023675567 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World War II Assault on Merville Battery?
- World War II Assault on Merville Battery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 9EL), in the parish of Combe.
- Is World War II Assault on Merville Battery a protected site?
- Yes — World War II Assault on Merville Battery is part of the Inkpen and Walbury Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is World War II Assault on Merville Battery free to visit?
- Yes, World War II Assault on Merville Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to World War II Assault on Merville Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 9EL.