Memorials & monuments · East of England
Heybridge War Memorial
In or near Mundon.
Heybridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Witham · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Heybridge War Memorial is located in Maldon, Essex, with the postcode CM9 4QR. The nearest railway station is Witham, which is 8.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Heybridge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1445477). 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 unveiled in 1921. MATERIALS: Portland limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located on Goldhanger road inside the front entrance of the cemetery. It is approximately 3m high and is in the form of a cross with a tapering shaft and chamfered edges. A stone relief sword is on the front. It is supported by a two-tier octagonal base upon which rests an octagonal plinth, the front face of which is inscribed: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF THE / MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL DURING THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM’. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the other faces of the plinth. There are three stone tablets affixed to the base. The central one is inscribed: ‘AND THOSE KILLED/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945’, and the flanking tablets bear the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heybridge War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7403, 0.6930
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Heybridge
- Postcode
- CM9 4QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- Witham — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478720 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heybridge War Memorial?
- Heybridge War Memorial is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 4QR), in the parish of Heybridge.
- What is Heybridge War Memorial?
- Heybridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heybridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM9 4QR.
- Is Heybridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Heybridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Heybridge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Heybridge War Memorial is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Heybridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Heybridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heybridge War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 4QR. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.