Memorials & monuments · East of England
Clavering War Memorial
In or near Clavering.
Clavering War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Robert Edwards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clavering War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Newport, located 5.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB11 4PH, and entry is free.
About
Clavering 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 1418866). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial erected in 1921. MATERIALS: rough hewn grey granite blocks with a tooled finish, and foundation slab of Yorkshire stone. PLAN: the memorial stands in front of the east-facing former Congregational Chapel. EXTERIOR: the memorial is in the form of a monolith resting on a plinth, approximately 2.5m high. The stones are arranged in a haphazard manner, heavily scored in places, and are surmounted by a triangular-shaped capstone. On the front (east side) of the memorial is a tall white Sicilian marble panel inlaid with the cross of sacrifice and crown of victory. The inscription reads: ‘1914-1919/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF CLAVERING/ WHO WENT FORTH TO/ THE GREAT WAR/ AND RETURNED NOT AGAIN [their names]/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE’. The back (west side) of the memorial bears a small tablet with the following inscription: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF/ [their names]/ WORLD WAR 1939-1945. 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, 12 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clavering War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9646, 0.1433
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Clavering
- Postcode
- CB11 4PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676683 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Clavering
Towns & cities · 0.1 km
Clavering Castle
Castles · 0.3 km
Clavering Castle
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Pond's Manor
Manor houses · 0.6 km
Windmill To The South Of Clavering Mills
Windmills · 1.2 km
Tower Windmill
Windmills · 1.3 km
St. Nicholas Church, Berden
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Berden Hall
Historic houses · 2.3 km
The Crump
Historic houses · 2.8 km
The Crump
Literary houses · 2.8 km
Clodmore Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Ananta
Restaurants · 3.0 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Castles · East of England
Clavering Castle
Clavering Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Clavering Castle
Clavering Castle — a literary house museum in england london.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Pond's Manor
Pond's Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Windmill To The South Of Clavering Mills
Windmill To The South Of Clavering Mills — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Clavering War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Tall Trees Caravan Park
Tall Trees Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 7
📷 3Caravan parks · East of England
Hamperden End Caravan Site
Hamperden End Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Stone House Farm
Stone House Farm — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cricketers Public House
Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Woodman Public House
Woodman Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ailesbury Mausoleum
Ailesbury Mausoleum is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Archie F. Daniels Memorial
Archie F. Daniels Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnwell War Memorial
Barnwell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clavering War Memorial?
- Clavering War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB11 4PH), in the parish of Clavering.
- What is Clavering War Memorial?
- Clavering War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clavering War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB11 4PH.
- When was Clavering War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Clavering War Memorial a listed building?
- Clavering War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clavering War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clavering War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clavering War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB11 4PH.