Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barrington War Memorial
In or near Shepreth.
Barrington 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
- Foxton · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Barrington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Foxton, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB22 7RG, and entry is free.
About
Barrington 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 1430661). 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 The war memorial stands on a small triangular green adjoining the south entrance to the churchyard of the church of All Saints’ (Grade I). Some 4m tall overall, it takes the form of a gabled calvary with a small metal Christ figure atop a hexagonal Doulting stone shaft rising from a square plinth with chamfered corners. That is set on a three-stage, octagonal, sandstone base. Inscribed on the plinth is (side one): IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR FROM 1914/ TO 1918 AND IN GRATITUDE FOR THEIR SACRIFICE/ R. I. P. (side two): (names). (side three): THE WORLD WAR/ (names)/ DIED WHILE ON ACTIVE/ SERVICE 1939 – 1945. Further names were added for later losses. The memorial is surrounded by a chain link fence mounted on short concrete posts. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barrington War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The structure is recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1299, 0.0387
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Barrington
- Postcode
- CB22 7RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Foxton — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrington War Memorial?
- Barrington War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 7RG), in the parish of Barrington.
- What is Barrington War Memorial?
- Barrington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barrington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 7RG.
- Is Barrington War Memorial a listed building?
- Barrington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barrington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barrington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barrington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 7RG.