Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fulbourn War Memorial
In or near Cherry Hinton.
Fulbourn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fulbourn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB21 5BL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fulbourn 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 1420171). 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 Fulbourn war memorial was erected in 1920, and carved by stonemason Mr T C Stanbridge. Built of Aberdeen granite, the Celtic cross and tapered shaft stand on a stepped, tapered, plinth and rectangular base. The shaft and plinth are inscribed with the dates of conflicts and names of the fallen, and highlighted with black enamel infill. Thirty seven names are listed for the First World War, ten names for the Second World War, and one name for the Gulf War. The memorial is enclosed by a low post and chain fence. Inscription: The inscription of the east elevation reads: IN / GRATEFUL / MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / FULBOURN / WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919 (NAMES) The inscription of the west elevation reads: ALSO / IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / FULBOURN / WHO FELL / IN WORLD WAR II / 1939-1945 / (NAMES) / ALSO / IN THE / GULF WAR 1991 / (NAME) 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
Fulbourn War Memorial is located in London and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1814, 0.2233
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Fulbourn
- Postcode
- CB21 5BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676779 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fulbourn War Memorial?
- Fulbourn War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB21 5BL), in the parish of Fulbourn.
- What is Fulbourn War Memorial?
- Fulbourn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fulbourn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB21 5BL.
- Is Fulbourn War Memorial a listed building?
- Fulbourn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fulbourn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fulbourn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fulbourn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB21 5BL.