Memorials & monuments · London
Buckhurst Hill War Memorial
In or near Lambourne.
Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Buckhurst Hill · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Buckhurst Hill War Memorial, you can reach it via Buckhurst Hill railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is IG9 6FD.
About
Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is a public memorial in Essex, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1918, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Epping Forest parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Buckhurst Hill, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area IG9.
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Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: Limestone tablet and base, bronze plaque. DESCRIPTION: Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is located outside St Stephen’s Church, Buckhurst Hill. It takes the form of a hooded limestone tablet framing a lancet shaped bronze plaque. A central projecting Latin cross rises from the apex of the tablet hood. On either side of the tablet is a small projecting limestone planter. The whole sits on a square three-stepped base. The plaque records the names of the fallen below the principal dedicatory inscription TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE/ WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES/ FOR GOD AND THE RIGHT/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 12 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is a modern memorial located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, London. Established in 1918, it is recognised as a Grade II listed building and is situated within the Epping Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.6251, 0.0477
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Buckhurst Hill
- Postcode
- IG9 6FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Epping Forest
- Established
- 1918
- Nearest railway station
- Buckhurst Hill — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n8295173963 (ODbL)
- commons: Buckhurst Hill War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckhurst Hill War Memorial?
- Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode IG9 6FD), in the parish of Buckhurst Hill.
- What is Buckhurst Hill War Memorial?
- Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckhurst Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckhurst Hill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG9 6FD.
- When was Buckhurst Hill War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1918.
- Is Buckhurst Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Buckhurst Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Buckhurst Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Buckhurst Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckhurst Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckhurst Hill, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG9 6FD.