Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ashdon War Memorial
In or near Ashdon.
Ashdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ashdon War Memorial is located in Uttlesford, Essex, with the postcode CB10 2HW. The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, which is 7.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ashdon War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441011). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone memorial, bronze plaques and concrete steps. DESCRIPTION: the memorial in the village of Ashdon stands within a garden on the village green. It consists of a Portland stone flag base. It is set on a wide base of three shallow concrete steps. The memorial carries two bronze plaques, one on the front and one on the side, as well as an engraved quotation on the rear face. The dedication on the bronze plaque on the front of the memorial reads TO THE MEN OF ASHDON WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (NAMES). The engraved quotation on the rear of the memorial, comes from John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress AND ALL THE TRUMPETS SOUNDED/ FOR THEM ON THE OTHER SIDE. The plaque on the side of the memorial to commemorate the fallen of the Second World War is inscribed TO THOSE WHO DIED/ IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). A Portland stone plaque has been added underneath to commemorate Elizabeth Everitt.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ashdon War Memorial is located in London and serves as a tribute to those who served in wartime. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0555, 0.3140
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Ashdon
- Postcode
- CB10 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478268 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashdon War Memorial?
- Ashdon War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB10 2HW), in the parish of Ashdon.
- What is Ashdon War Memorial?
- Ashdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashdon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB10 2HW.
- Is Ashdon War Memorial a listed building?
- Ashdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashdon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ashdon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashdon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB10 2HW.