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Compton Beauchamp and Knighton War Memorial, First World War 1914 - 1919

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Details

There is a small layby located near the Obelisk for one car.

Please note: The War Memorial Obelisk is located at Knighton Hill Road and the B4507 junction. The road is very narrow in places.

Please be aware that farm traffic uses both roads.

The War Memorial Obelisk is located on a grassy mound.

There is a grassy bank leading from the road to the War Memorial.

Compton Beauchamp and Knighton War Memorial is dedicated to those men who served in the First World War (1914-1918).

The carved stone square obelisk has the following inscription:

"The (?) For the Parish of/ Compton Beauchamp/ and Knighton Berks/ Served their Country/ In the years MCMXIV - MCMXIX (1914-1919)."

The Memorial gives the names of those who served during the First World War.

A description of the War Memorial is available online from the Imperial War Museum website https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/87806

Compton Beauchamp & Knighton Hill War Memorial, Junction of B4507 and Knighton Hill

Compton Beauchamp SN6 8NJ

From Ashbury - head east on B4507 for 2 miles

From Wantage - head west on B4507 for 7.9 miles.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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