The Hampden Monument was built by Lord Nugent in the 19th century to commemorate John Hampdens refusal to pay Ship Tax. Hampden was an English Civil War hero who opposed King Charles’s imposition of ship money. The inscription reads, ‘For these lands in Stoke Mandeville, John Hampden was assessed in twenty shillings Ship Money levied by command of the King without authority of law’. An important political and military leader, the monument is just one of the many legacies left by John Hampden in the Chilterns. Watch out for stinging nettles when searching for this cache and be sure to enjoy the surrounding walks and views.
The monument is maintained by the Chiltern Society who have allowed the placement of this geocache.