Memorials & monuments · East of England
Goldington War Memorial
In or near Salph End.
Goldington 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
- Bedford St Johns · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Goldington War Memorial is located in Bedford, with the nearest railway station being Bedford St Johns, approximately 3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is MK41 0DP.
About
Goldington War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Bedford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area MK41.
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Heritage listing
Details The c4.5m tall Portland stone memorial cross stands on the south side of Goldington Green, opposite Goldington Green Lower School (unlisted), and c170m south-east of Goldington Hall (Grade II-listed). It takes the form of a Latin cross with a tapering shaft, rising from a tapering pedestal. The front (south) face of the cross-head bears the inscription 1914/ IN MEMORIAM/ 1919 carved in relief. A large bronze wreath is fixed to the front of the cross-head. Names are listed in recessed panels at the foot of the cross-shaft to the east, south, and west faces. Set within a recessed panel on the south face of the pedestal is the inscription 1939 – 1945/ (17 NAMES). The memorial stands on a raised paved platform enclosed by a low wall and with shallow steps to the south providing access to the cross.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goldington War Memorial is a memorial located in the unparished area of Bedford, London. It serves as a tribute to those who served in wars. The memorial is situated in the MK41 postcode area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1430, -0.4291
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK41 0DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 3 km
Sources
- osm: w1245015387 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 686976.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goldington War Memorial?
- Goldington War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK41 0DP), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is Goldington War Memorial?
- Goldington War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Goldington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK41 0DP.
- Is Goldington War Memorial a listed building?
- Goldington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Goldington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Goldington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goldington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK41 0DP.