Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hertford Heath War Memorial
In or near Hunsdon.
Hertford Heath War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hertford East · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Hertford Heath War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hertford East, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SG13 7RU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hertford Heath 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 1490569). 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 First World War memorial with names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone. PLAN: the memorial is in a prominent location on a green at the B1197 junction with Vicarage Causeway. EXTERIOR: the memorial takes the form of a Celtic stone cross with carved Celtic decoration on the ring, which is mounted atop a plinth, on a three-stepped square base. It is a copy of the cross of St Martin at Iona. On the front of the cross, just above the plinth is the following inscription: TO / THE GLORIOUS / AND UNDYING / MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF HERTFORD HEATH / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. The names of the fallen from the First World War are found on all four faces of the plinth, providing their forename and surname. The front face of the top step of the square base is inscribed GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS; THAT / A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. Below this on the sides of the second step are the names of those who fell during the Second World War. The concrete platform upon which the memorial is placed is not original and is excluded from the listing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hertford Heath SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hertford Heath War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7872, -0.0459
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hertford Heath
- Postcode
- SG13 7RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Hertford East — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136357732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hertford Heath War Memorial?
- Hertford Heath War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG13 7RU), in the parish of Hertford Heath.
- What is Hertford Heath War Memorial?
- Hertford Heath War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hertford Heath War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG13 7RU.
- Is Hertford Heath War Memorial a listed building?
- Hertford Heath War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hertford Heath War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hertford Heath War Memorial is part of the Hertford Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hertford Heath War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hertford Heath War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hertford Heath War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG13 7RU.