Memorials & monuments · East of England
Harston War Memorial
In or near Newton.
Harston 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 · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Harston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Foxton, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB22 7PU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Harston 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 2.5 km away. Postcode area CB22.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details HARSTON 220/0/10028 31-JAN-08 JUNCTION OF HIGH STREET & STATION ROAD War Memorial II Stone war memorial, erected in 1920, designed by Sir W.Graham Greene, built by C. Jude. The masons were Messrs Rattee and Kett Ltd. PLAN Free-standing memorial within a small, informal rose garden. Comprises tapering, chamfered shaft on a square plinth, surmounting a stepped base. Undecorated cross above with carved wreath. Inscriptions on the sides of the plinth and on one side of the base of the shaft. The latter is in a projecting panel and reads `1939-1945, In Memory of SGT/Pilot Leslie Cater RAFVR, GNR William Richard Horner RA, who gave their lives in the Second World War'. Beneath is inscribed `This Memorial commemorates those who gave up their lives for their Country, The Great War 4 AUG 1914 to 11 Nov 1918'. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the other sides of the plinth. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE The war memorial at Harston, erected in 1920, is an important reminder of nationally and internationally significant events which had a tragic impact on local communities. The war memorial is an architecturally distinct and fitting tribute to the fallen of two world wars. Sources: The War Memorials Trust. Listing NGR TL42435 50748 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, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 495238 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harston War Memorial is a memorial located in Harston, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1367, 0.0798
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Harston
- Postcode
- CB22 7PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Foxton — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1812540555 (ODbL)
- commons: Pemberton Arms and Harston War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 713620.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harston War Memorial?
- Harston War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 7PU), in the parish of Harston.
- What is Harston War Memorial?
- Harston War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 7PU.
- Is Harston War Memorial a listed building?
- Harston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Foxton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 7PU.