Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross — 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
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1458153). 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 granite memorial cross stands on the verge on the east side of Newport Road and aligned to the west tower of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*-listed). It comprises a simple wheel-head cross with decorative roundels incised into the cross-head. The cross-shaft stands on a tapering pedestal and single granite step. The dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads FOR RIGHT AND LIBERTY/ 1914 + 1918 (4 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Old Woughton in the West Midlands. This structure commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0298, -0.7237
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Old Woughton
- Postcode
- MK6 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes Central
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479806 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
- Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK6 3BW), in the parish of Old Woughton.
- Is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woughton on the Green War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK6 3BW. It sits within the Milton Keynes Central parliamentary constituency.