Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Dunmow War Memorial
In or near Stebbing.
Great Dunmow 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
- Stansted Airport · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Dunmow War Memorial is located in Essex, postcode CM6 1ZN. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, which is 7.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Dunmow War Memorial is a public memorial in Essex, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area CM6.
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Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: Portland stone pillar, Cornish granite base. DESCRIPTION: Great Dunmow War Memorial consists of a 6m tapering, three-sided, Portland stone pillar with Latin crosses carved in relief around the head underneath three projecting arches and above a narrow collar. This is set on a two-stepped moulded and chamfered plinth atop a three-stepped base, the lowest step being of granite. The pillar has a chamfered triangular section with slightly concave faces to suit the memorial’s location, facing three streets (except at the plinth, where the faces are flat). The base consists of three steps. The top two are hexagonal and the lowest step is circular, with a diameter of 3.2m. The principal inscription on one of the faces of the plinth reads: REMEMBER/ THE MEN OF THIS/ PLACE WHO DIED FOR/ FREEDOM AND HONOUR/ A 1914 – 1918 D/ A 1939 – 1945 D. 84 First World War names are carved onto the three concave faces of the pillar above, in cut uncoloured upper case lettering. 25 Second World War names were added to the remaining two faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Great Dunmow War Memorial is a Grade II* listed structure commemorating those who died in the First and Second World Wars. It features a Portland stone pillar approximately 6 meters tall, designed by Basil Oliver and George Clausen, with carvings by Eric Gill.
Place summary
The Great Dunmow War Memorial is located in Great Dunmow, Essex, London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is a notable landmark within the parish and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8711, 0.3637
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Great Dunmow
- Postcode
- CM6 1ZN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Stansted Airport — 7.3 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5291962842 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Dunmow War Memorial?
- Great Dunmow War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM6 1ZN), in the parish of Great Dunmow.
- What is Great Dunmow War Memorial?
- Great Dunmow War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Dunmow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM6 1ZN.
- Is Great Dunmow War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Dunmow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Great Dunmow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Dunmow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Dunmow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM6 1ZN.