Memorials & monuments · East of England
Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial
In or near Duxford.
Duxford (Cambridgeshire) 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
- Whittlesford Parkway · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Duxford War Memorial is located at postcode CB22 4RJ and is accessible via Whittlesford Parkway railway station, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Duxford (Cambridgeshire) 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 1424171). 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 war memorial stands on the village green in front of the churchyard of St Peter’s church (Grade I). It takes the form of a 3m tall Celtic cross made from Portland stone on a tapered shaft mounted on a squat, chamfered, square base. Cable and interlace decoration occupies the cross head and the upper part of the shaft. Inscribed on the front face of the lower part of the shaft is 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES), and on the base OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ R. I. P. Fifteen names are recorded of those who fell in the First World War, and nine from the Second. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Duxford War Memorial is located in Cambridgeshire, London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0920, 0.1593
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Duxford
- Postcode
- CB22 4RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesford Parkway — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677092 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial?
- Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 4RJ), in the parish of Duxford.
- What is Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial?
- Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 4RJ.
- Is Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial a listed building?
- Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duxford (Cambridgeshire) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 4RJ.