Memorials & monuments · East of England
Danbury War Memorial
In or near Danbury.
Danbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Danbury War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, which is 5.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM3 4DL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Danbury War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1459806). 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 First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone, bronze. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on Elm Green at the junction of Elm Green Lane and Bell Hill. The memorial consists of a c 7.3m high Portland stone Latin cross rising from an octagonal plinth on a four-stepped base. A bronze Sword of Sacrifice is fixed to the south face of the cross. The south face of the plinth bears the incised inscription IN/ THANFULNESS/ TO GOD/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ DANBURY/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ MDCCCCXIV/ MDCCCCXVII. The names of the 24 First World War fallen are recorded on the north, east and west faces of the plinth. The south-west face of the plinth reads (7 NAMES)/ 1939 while the south-east face reads (7 NAMES)/ 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Danbury War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military service.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7190, 0.5691
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Danbury
- Postcode
- CM3 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479948 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danbury War Memorial?
- Danbury War Memorial is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 4DL), in the parish of Danbury.
- What is Danbury War Memorial?
- Danbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Danbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 4DL.
- Is Danbury War Memorial a listed building?
- Danbury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Danbury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Danbury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Danbury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 4DL.