Memorials & monuments · London
Little Downham War Memorial
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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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.
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
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.
- 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 free to visit?
- Yes, Little Downham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Downham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 2UH. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.