Memorials & monuments · East of England
Leverstock Green War Memorial
In or near Leverstock Green.
Leverstock Green 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
- Apsley · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Leverstock Green War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Apsley, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HP3 8LH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Leverstock Green 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 1436986). 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 and Second World War memorial. Erected 1921 with the names of the Fallen of the Second World War added after 1945. MATERIALS: carved from granite with bronze plaques. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated on a green next to Church Road near Holy Trinity church. The memorial comprises a flaming grenade set upon the capital of an octagonal rough-hewn granite column with a moulded base. The grenade is of granite and the flame is of bronze. A bronze longsword is positioned on the front (SE) face of the column which stands on an octagonal plinth and two-tier stepped base. The front face of the plinth carries a bronze plaque, which bears the inscription: THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”/ [NAMES]. A plaque on the NW face of the plinth is inscribed: TO THE/ GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1939 – 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ [NAMES]. The plinth is inscribed with 29 names of the Fallen from the First World War and nine names from the Second World War. 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, 12 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leverstock Green War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates the sacrifices made during wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7469, -0.4302
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Dacorum, unparished area
- Postcode
- HP3 8LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hemel Hempstead
- Nearest railway station
- Apsley — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477756 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leverstock Green War Memorial?
- Leverstock Green War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode HP3 8LH), in the parish of Dacorum, unparished area.
- What is Leverstock Green War Memorial?
- Leverstock Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leverstock Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP3 8LH.
- Is Leverstock Green War Memorial a listed building?
- Leverstock Green War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leverstock Green War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Leverstock Green War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Leverstock Green War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leverstock Green War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leverstock Green War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Apsley, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP3 8LH.