Captain David Hawkens Memorial

A modest stone memorial tucked into the Gloucestershire landscape, Captain David Hawkens Memorial marks the final resting place of a Royal Navy officer whose service shaped naval history. The site itself is straightforward - a memorial set in open countryside with views across the fields toward Swindon. It's the sort of place you visit because someone matters to you, or because you're genuinely interested in naval heritage rather than expecting grand architecture or visitor facilities.

History enthusiasts and military buffs will find it worthwhile, especially if you're tracing family connections or researching 18th-century naval service. The memorial tells a quiet story, the kind that doesn't demand hours of your time but rewards attention. Allow half an hour if you're making a dedicated trip, less if you're passing through the area.

The location works well if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Great Farm, just 1.4 miles away and highly rated, would make a solid base for exploring this corner of Gloucestershire. Second Chance Touring & Residential Park sits equally close at 1.2 miles. Neither location is particularly close to major attractions, so this suits those after slower, quieter holidays rather than action-packed itineraries. It's free to visit and accessible year-round, though winter weather can make the approach muddy. Best visited on a clear day when the views open up properly.