Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cranfield War Memorial
In or near Cranfield.
Cranfield 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
- Nearest railway station
- Lidlington · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cranfield War Memorial is located in Central Bedfordshire, postcode MK43 0DE. The nearest railway station is Lidlington, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cranfield 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 1420378). 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 Cranfield war memorial was erected c1920. The memorial takes the form of a plain stone cross with chamfered corners on an octagonal plinth and stepped base. A cast metal sword is attached to the north-west elevation of the cross. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the plinth, with forty-three names of those who fell in the First World War, and nine names of those who fell in the Second World War. The memorial is surrounded by a gravel path and flower beds, and is enclosed by low metal fencing with a pedestrian gate opening from High Street to the west. The Inscription reads: IN LOVING / AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THOSE CRANFIELD MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY IN THE / THE GREAT WARS. / 1914-1919 AND 1939-1945 / 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, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cranfield War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0682, -0.6088
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Cranfield
- Postcode
- MK43 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Lidlington — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676796 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranfield War Memorial?
- Cranfield War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK43 0DE), in the parish of Cranfield.
- What is Cranfield War Memorial?
- Cranfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cranfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lidlington, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK43 0DE.
- Is Cranfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Cranfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cranfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cranfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lidlington, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK43 0DE.