Memorials & monuments · East of England
Berkhamsted War Memorial
In or near Ashridge.
Berkhamsted War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bryn Holmes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Berkhamsted War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is HP4 2AX.
About
Berkhamsted War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437407). 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 First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. Erected circa 1920, with the names of the Fallen of the Second World War added after 1945. MATERIALS: carved from stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands immediately to the W of the S aisle of the Church of St Peter, adjacent to Church Lane and the High Street. It is situated opposite the Grade II*-listed medieval church and adjacent to several C16 houses, which are Grade II* and Grade II-listed. The memorial comprises a Greek cross set at the head of a tapering octagonal shaft with a moulded base. It rises from a moulded octagonal plinth on a three-tier stepped octagonal base. On the top tier of the base is an inscription in incised lettering TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914-18/ NAMES. Inscribed into eight stone panels are 182 names of those that died during the First World War. The plinth is inscribed 1939-1945/ NAMES with four stone panels bearing 94 names of the Fallen of the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkhamsted War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its architectural significance reflects the historical importance of war memorials in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7597, -0.5623
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Berkhamsted
- Postcode
- HP4 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Phone
- +44 1442 863721
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477821 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkhamsted War Memorial?
- Berkhamsted War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP4 2AX), in the parish of Berkhamsted.
- What is Berkhamsted War Memorial?
- Berkhamsted War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Berkhamsted War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP4 2AX.
- Is Berkhamsted War Memorial a listed building?
- Berkhamsted War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Berkhamsted War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Berkhamsted War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Berkhamsted War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Berkhamsted War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkhamsted War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP4 2AX.