Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial
In or near Chesterton.
Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial is located at postcode CB5 8GA in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The nearest railway station is Cambridge, which is 1.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cambridge Gas Company 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 1428632). 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 The Cambridge Gas Company war memorial is a free-standing monument, erected in 1921, and takes the form of an octagonal cupola with scalloped niches under a domed roof. The cupola stands on a square-plan plinth, the upper section of which is carved with festoons of roses and leaves in relief. An inscription on the south-east elevation of the plinth reads: ‘IN REMEMBRANCE OF / OUR FELLOW WORKERS / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1918’, followed by eighteen names of the fallen. An inscription on the north-west elevation of the plinth reads: ‘THE EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYED / OF THE CAMBRIDGE GAS COMPANY / ERECTED THIS MONUMENT IN / REMEMBRANCE OF THEIR COMRADES / 1921’. An inscription was added to the north-east elevation of the plinth c1945 and reads: ‘ALSO / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / THOSE WHO FELL IN THE / SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939-1945‘, followed by six names of the fallen. The memorial measures approximately 1.2 metres square, and approximately 3.5 metres in height. The monument stands at the north-west end of a paved court to the north of Newmarket Road. The metal screen behind the war memorial, and the granite and stone setts in the paved court to Newmarket Road are not included in the listing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cambridge Museum of Technology showcases the region's industrial heritage, featuring exhibits on sewage and waste disposal from the Victorian era and the history of local industries. Visitors can explore various displays and learn about the technological advancements that shaped Cambridge.
Place summary
The Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those associated with the Cambridge Gas Company who lost their lives in conflict. The memorial serves as a notable example of commemorative architecture in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2100, 0.1441
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB5 8GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Friday to Sunday 10:30 - 16:00
- Official site
- www.museumoftechnology.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677467 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial?
- Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB5 8GA), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial?
- Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB5 8GA.
- Is Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial a listed building?
- Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB5 8GA.