Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial
In or near Willingham.
Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bluntisham and Earith 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 1439179). 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: rough-hewn Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: Bluntisham and Earith memorial consists of a wheel-head cross with a carved central boss on a tapered shaft and square tapered plinth, which is set upon a rough-hewn three-stepped base. The faces of the plinth are polished and the front face is inscribed with a dedication which reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED/ BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN BELONGING TO/ BLUNTISHAM AND EARITH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918. The other three sides of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the fallen of the First World War. Further commemorative text at the base of the shaft reads 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3515, 0.0123
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Bluntisham
- Postcode
- PE28 3LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478083 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial?
- Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 3LW), in the parish of Bluntisham.
- What is Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial?
- Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE28 3LW.
- Is Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial a listed building?
- Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bluntisham and Earith War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 3LW. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.