Barton Le Clay War Memorial Monument

Village war memorial honoring local fallen soldiers

Village war memorial in Barton‑le‑Clay commemorating local service personnel; visited by residents and relatives for remembrance ceremonies and quiet reflection in the village centre.

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Barton Le Clay War Memorial at a Glance#

Address: Barton‑le‑Clay, Bedfordshire, England

Hours: Open (village center)

Admission: Free

How to Get to Barton Le Clay War Memorial#

Barton‑le‑Clay is served by local roads off the A6 corridor north of Luton. From Luton town centre it’s a 20-30 minute drive; local buses run between regional towns and the village.

Tips for Visiting Barton Le Clay War Memorial#

  • The memorial is small; plan a brief visit and pair it with a walk through the village.
  • Check with the parish council if a wreath or floral tribute is planned - local commemorations occur on Remembrance Sunday.
  • Photograph the inscription but avoid disturbing floral tributes left by families.

Best Time to Visit Barton Le Clay War Memorial#

The Barton Le Clay War Memorial is a small village cenotaph in Bedfordshire commemorating local men lost in the World Wars.

Autumn
Oct-Nov · 6-14°C
Remembrance services and cool, sharp weather make visits reflective.
Spring
Mar-May · 6-16°C
Village greens and lanes wake up; easier walking and softer light for photos.

Weather & Climate near Barton Le Clay War Memorial#

Climate

Barton Le Clay War Memorial's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (636 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 7° 4° 59 mm overcast 94% 5.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
February Poor 1° - 7° 0° 42 mm overcast 91% 5.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 50 mm overcast 86% 5.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 4° - 12° 5° 49 mm overcast 82% 4.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.7h
May Good 7° - 16° 11° 49 mm overcast 80% 4.4 m/s 1.2 high 15.4h
June Good 10° - 19° 14° 58 mm overcast 79% 4.1 m/s 1.4 high 16.3h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 43 mm overcast 77% 4.0 m/s 1.4 high 15.9h
August Good 12° - 22° 17° 51 mm overcast 78% 4.0 m/s 1.1 high 14.4h
September Good 10° - 18° 14° 56 mm overcast 81% 4.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 7° - 14° 11° 60 mm overcast 88% 4.5 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
November Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 60 mm overcast 93% 4.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
December Poor 2° - 8° 1° 59 mm overcast 95% 5.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h

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