Memorials & monuments · East of England
Benwick War Memorial
In or near Wimblington.
Benwick War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Ian Simons — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesea · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Benwick War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Whittlesea, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE15 0XA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Benwick War Memorial is a public memorial in Cambridgeshire, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 8.9 km away. Postcode area PE15.
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Heritage listing
Details Benwick War Memorial is sited at the corner of the High Street and Lilyholt Road towards the centre of the village. The memorial is constructed of granite and consists of a Latin cross on a two stepped base set on a two tier plinth: the lower tier of the plinth is a square block with a chamfered upper edge, the upper tier tall and square sectioned. There are contrasting pink granite plaques attached to the west, north and south faces of the upper tier: these contain, in black lettering, the names of the 44 men who died in the First World War. There is also a plaque attached to the west face of the lower tier which carries this inscription: THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP. Carved into the south face are the dates of the Second World War, 1939-1945, below which is a single name. The plinth stands on a two stepped base. The iron railings which surround the memorial are not original and are not included in the listing. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 9 June 2025 to amend the description.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benwick War Memorial is located in Benwick, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4937, -0.0241
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- Benwick
- Postcode
- PE15 0XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesea — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: n775345789 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benwick War Memorial?
- Benwick War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE15 0XA), in the parish of Benwick.
- What is Benwick War Memorial?
- Benwick War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE15 0XA.
- Is Benwick War Memorial a listed building?
- Benwick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benwick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Benwick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benwick War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE15 0XA. It sits within the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.