Memorials & monuments · London
Kirtling and Upend War Memorial
Kirtling and Upend 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirtling and Upend 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 1486486). 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: rough hewn granite. PLAN: the war memorial is located on the green at the junction of Cowlinge Road and Newmarket Road. EXTERIOR: the memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross resting upon a square plinth and three-stepped base. It is set within a small square gravelled area, defined by a low stone kerb. On the plinth is inscribed ‘Lest we forget/ To the glory of God/ And in grateful memory/ of the men of Kirtling/ who gave their lives in the Great War/ 1914-1918’, followed by fourteen names inscribed in the step below (incised and painted). Underneath the inscription on the plinth is a small metal plaque with the dates 1939-1945 and the names of the three men who fell in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirtling and Upend War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of local contributions to national efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1863, 0.4724
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Kirtling
- Postcode
- CB8 9HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q83188578 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirtling and Upend War Memorial?
- Kirtling and Upend War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB8 9HL), in the parish of Kirtling.
- Is Kirtling and Upend War Memorial a listed building?
- Kirtling and Upend War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirtling and Upend War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kirtling and Upend War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirtling and Upend War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB8 9HL. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.