Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ellington War Memorial
In or near Ellington.
Ellington 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
- Huntingdon · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ellington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Huntingdon, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE28 0AB. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ellington 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 1456855). 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 unveiled in 1920. DESCRIPTION: Ellington War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the north of the Church of All Saints (Grade I-listed). The memorial takes the form of an obelisk rising from a pedestal with a moulded collar and foot on a single stepped base. The north face of the pedestal reads ERECTED/ IN HONOUR OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The east face bears the inscription PASS NOT THIS STONE IN SORROW/ BUT IN PRIDE/ AND MAY YOU LIVE AS NOBLY/ AS THEY DIED. On the south face of the memorial is the inscription ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAME)/ WHO DIED AT COLOGNE/ WHILE SERVING WITH THE/ ARMY OF OCCUPATION, while the west face reads THEY DIED/ FOR LIBERTY AND HONOUR.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ellington War Memorial is located in London and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3321, -0.2986
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Ellington
- Postcode
- PE28 0AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479686 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellington War Memorial?
- Ellington War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 0AB), in the parish of Ellington.
- What is Ellington War Memorial?
- Ellington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ellington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE28 0AB.
- Is Ellington War Memorial a listed building?
- Ellington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ellington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ellington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ellington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 0AB.