Memorials & monuments Β· East of England
Horndon on the Hill War Memorial
In or near Little Burstead.
Horndon on the Hill War Memorial β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Adrian Benn β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope Β· 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Horndon on the Hill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, located 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is SS17 8NX.
About
Horndon on the Hill 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 1441323). 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 MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: Horndon on the Hill War Memorial is located on the edge of the churchyard of the Church of St Peter and St Paul. It consists of a wheel-head cross on top of a tapering shaft and with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief on the front face. The shaft rises from a square plinth on a single-stepped base. The inscription is in painted lead lettering on the polished smooth front face of the plinth and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 β 1918/ (NAMES)/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. The Second World War names have been added on a plaque at the base of the shaft preceded by 1939 β 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horndon on the Hill War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the architectural style and historical significance typical of war memorials.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5236, 0.4048
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS17 8NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Basildon and East Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Stanford-le-Hope β 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478295 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horndon on the Hill War Memorial?
- Horndon on the Hill War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SS17 8NX), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Horndon on the Hill War Memorial?
- Horndon on the Hill War Memorial β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horndon on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS17 8NX.
- Is Horndon on the Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Horndon on the Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Horndon on the Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Horndon on the Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horndon on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stanford-le-Hope, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS17 8NX.