Cemeteries · East of England
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
In or near Girton.
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB23 7PH, and entry is free.
About
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Address: Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB23 7PH. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Jan 1 off; Dec 25 off. Coordinates: 52.2171°, 0.0554°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II American military war grave cemetery, lying between the villages of Coton and Madingley, 7 km (4.3 mi) north-west of Cambridge, England. The cemetery, dedicated in 1956, contains 3,811 American war dead and covers 30.5 acres (12.3 ha). It is one of 26 overseas military cemeteries administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). The memorial is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England.
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Background
Architecture
The architects of the site plan were Perry, Shaw, Hepburn and Dean; the landscape architecture was arranged by the Olmsted Brothers company.
Description
In 1943, the University of Cambridge In May 2014, a new visitor centre opened, containing exhibits about some of the people buried or commemorated at the cemetery, and the wider World War II campaigns in which they were involved.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2171, 0.0554
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Coton
- Postcode
- CB23 7PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- +44 1954 210350
- Established
- 1943
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Jan 1 off; Dec 25 off
Sources
- osm: w4162070 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial?
- Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB23 7PH), in the parish of Coton.
- What is Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial?
- Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB23 7PH.
- When was Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1943.
- Is Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB23 7PH.