Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fowlmere War Memorial
In or near Fowlmere.
Fowlmere War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Foxton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fowlmere War Memorial is located in South Cambridgeshire, postcode SG8 7SZ. The nearest railway station is Foxton, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fowlmere War Memorial is a public memorial in Cambridgeshire, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the South Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area SG8.
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Heritage listing
Details The stone war memorial cross stands in the centre of the village at the junction of London Road and High Street. It takes the form of a foliate cross on top of a tapering square shaft which rises from a plinth on a two-stepped base. The lower part of the cross shaft carries the inscriptions: (side one) TO/ THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN PIOUS MEMORY OF/ OUR FOWLMERE MEN/ (NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN BATTLE DURING THE/ GREAT WAR, 1914 - 1918/ HE THAT LOSETH THIS LIFE FOR MY SAKE SHALL FIND IT (side two) TO/ THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN PIOUS MEMORY OF/ OUR FOWLMERE MEN/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) (side three) TO/ THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN PIOUS MEMORY OF/ OUR FOWLMERE MEN/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES) There are eleven names of those who died in the First World War, and two of men who died in the Second; in 2000 one further name was added. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fowlmere War Memorial is located in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, London. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is a notable feature within the parish, serving as a reminder of local history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0926, 0.0723
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Fowlmere
- Postcode
- SG8 7SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Foxton — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n614602165 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial and old Well House - geograph.org.uk - 801315.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fowlmere War Memorial?
- Fowlmere War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 7SZ), in the parish of Fowlmere.
- What is Fowlmere War Memorial?
- Fowlmere War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fowlmere War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG8 7SZ.
- Is Fowlmere War Memorial a listed building?
- Fowlmere War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fowlmere War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fowlmere War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fowlmere War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 7SZ.