Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall
In or near Redbourn.
Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall — 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
- Harpenden · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Flamstead War Memorial is located at postcode AL3 8BS, approximately 5.8 km from Harpenden railway station. Entry is free. The site is accessible.
About
Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1100381). 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 FLAMSTEAD HIGH STREET TL 0714 (South side) 9/26 War Memorial set on - churchyard wall GV II War memorial cross. Circa 1920. Smaller version of design of Cross of Sacrifice by Sir Reginald Blomfield. Portland stone raised on a flint and brick square pedestal abutted by the churchyard wall of similar construction. A slender tapering stone cross about 2M high facing N with a stone sword in relief on the front. Octagonal section upright and cross arms with flattened domed octagonal finials. Cross has a square base with concave swept transition to octagonal section. Hollow chamfered square base with chamfered angles sits on a large inscribed plinth-block with chamfered angles, and a square stone step on top of the flint pedestal. Inscription on N side 'TO/THE GLORY OF GOD/AND/IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/THIS PARISH WHO MADE THE/SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE/ GREAT WAR/1914-1918/SO HE PASSED OVER AND ALL THE/TRUMPETS SOUNDED FOR HIM ON THE/OTHER SIDE'. Added inscription 1939-1945 at back. Listing NGR: TL0788814592 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, 13 March 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 157802 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Flamstead War Memorial is located on the churchyard wall in the parish of Flamstead, Hertfordshire, London. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8196, -0.4361
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Flamstead
- Postcode
- AL3 8BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Harpenden — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26392551 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall?
- Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 8BS), in the parish of Flamstead.
- What is Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall?
- Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 8BS.
- Is Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall a listed building?
- Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall a protected site?
- Yes — Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall free to visit?
- Yes, Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flamstead War Memorial Set on Churchyard Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Harpenden, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 8BS.