Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Downham War Memorial
In or near Ely.
Little Downham 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
- Ely · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Little Downham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ely, which is 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB6 2UH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Little Downham 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 1488949). 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: limestone (possibly Clipsham) EXTERIOR: the memorial takes the form of a stone wheel-head cross fleury rising from the collar of a slender cross shaft, octagonal in section. A shield is carved on the front and rear face of the collar, with the front bearing the monogram IHS. The cross shaft stands on a small, shouldered pedestal, square on plan, on a two-step octagonal plinth. The base has a legible incised inscription and reads: “TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO WENT OUT FROM THIS PARISH/ AND LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR US/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. The names of the fallen from the First World War are inscribed on the pedestal, and those of the Second World War are inscribed on the plinth, with the dates “1939 – 1945”.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Downham War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of local contributions to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4341, 0.2443
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Downham
- Postcode
- CB6 2UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124628827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Downham War Memorial?
- Little Downham War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 2UH), in the parish of Downham.
- What is Little Downham War Memorial?
- Little Downham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Downham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6 2UH.
- When was Little Downham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Little Downham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Downham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Downham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Little Downham War Memorial is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Little Downham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Downham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Downham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 2UH.