Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bourne End War Memorial
Bourne End War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bourne End 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 1437018). 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. Erected c1920. MATERIALS: carved from limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands on London Road, near the centre of Bourne End, adjacent to The Anchor, a Grade II-listed public house. It is situated within a railed enclosure and rests on a paved stone foundation. The memorial comprises a limestone cross with Celtic head and a tapering shaft that rises from a moulded and chamfered plinth, which rests on a three-tier octagonal stone base. The cross is enriched by carved interlace and knotwork. On the front (S) face of the shaft is an inscription in black lettering: 1914/1919. The plinth is inscribed: TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND TO THE / MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF THIS VILLAGE / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / NAMES. On the top tier of the base are the words: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bourne End War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7460, -0.5222
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Dacorum, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP1 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477762 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bourne End War Memorial?
- Bourne End War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP1 2RS), in the parish of Dacorum, unparished area.
- Is Bourne End War Memorial a listed building?
- Bourne End War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bourne End War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bourne End War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bourne End War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HP1 2RS. It sits within the Hemel Hempstead parliamentary constituency.