Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fen Ditton War Memorial
In or near Chesterton.
Fen Ditton 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
- Cambridge North · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fen Ditton War Memorial is located in South Cambridgeshire, postcode CB5 8TQ. The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fen Ditton 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 1428633). 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 Fen Ditton war memorial was constructed in Portland stone by Ivett and Reed Ltd, and was unveiled in 1921. The monument is square in plan, and comprises a tapered obelisk on a plinth, with a stepped base bounded by four Portland stone posts linked by a metal chain. The memorial carries painted inscriptions on each elevation of its plinth, and the inscription on the east elevation reads: ‘IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918’. The north and south elevations are inscribed with twenty-two names of the fallen of the First World War (1914-18) in rank and alphabetical order. Five names of the fallen of the Second World War (1939-45) were later inscribed on the base of the north elevation. The words ‘LEST WE FORGET’ are inscribed on the west elevation of the plinth. The monument measures approximately 4.5 metres in height, and is located on an irregularly-shaped grass island at the junction of High Street and Church Street.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fen Ditton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's acknowledgment of sacrifice and service.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2212, 0.1697
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Fen Ditton
- Postcode
- CB5 8TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge North — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677468 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fen Ditton War Memorial?
- Fen Ditton War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB5 8TQ), in the parish of Fen Ditton.
- What is Fen Ditton War Memorial?
- Fen Ditton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fen Ditton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB5 8TQ.
- Is Fen Ditton War Memorial a listed building?
- Fen Ditton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fen Ditton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fen Ditton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fen Ditton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB5 8TQ.