Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hauxton War Memorial
In or near Newton.
Hauxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shelford · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hauxton War Memorial is located in South Cambridgeshire, postcode CB22 5HS. The nearest railway station is Shelford, which is 2.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hauxton 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 1425399). 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 The memorial stands close to the road in the churchyard of St Edmund’s parish church (listed Grade I). It is a 3m tall limestone cross with a wheel cross-head, with the wheel formed by a laurel wreath. The tapering octagonal shaft rises from a square plinth. On the south face of the plinth is inscribed IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ ALSO/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945 On the other faces are inscribed: (west) TO/ THE GLORY OF/ GOD. (north) THEIR REWARD IS WITH/ THE LORD. WISDOM V. 15. (east) FROM THIS PARISH,/ (NAMES: five for the First World War, two for the Second) Around the base is a narrow flower bed defined by a stone kerb. 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
Hauxton War Memorial is located in London and is recognised as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1490, 0.0973
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Hauxton
- Postcode
- CB22 5HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Shelford — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677188 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hauxton War Memorial?
- Hauxton War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 5HS), in the parish of Hauxton.
- What is Hauxton War Memorial?
- Hauxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hauxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shelford, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 5HS.
- Is Hauxton War Memorial a listed building?
- Hauxton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hauxton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hauxton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hauxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shelford, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 5HS.