Memorials & monuments · South East England
Long Marston War Memorial
In or near Cheddington.
Long Marston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Shaun Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Long Marston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Cheddington, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Long Marston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1410497). 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 War Memorial, built by Messrs Newman and Harper on a raised mound surrounded by a chain link and granite post fence, unveiled by Lord Rothschild and dedicated in August 1921. MATERIALS. Granite. EXTERIOR. The memorial takes the form of a Celtic cross, approximately 5.8m high. The memorial is approached from the ground level by a flight of three steps and comprises a stone plinth with a three-tiered base, surmounted by a cross. The cross has a tapered base on which the following inscription and the names of the 10 World War I dead, and one from World War II, are carved. IN MEMORY OF/THE GALLANT MEN/OF THIS VILLAGE WHO FOUGHT AND FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ THEY DID THEIR DUTY FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ 1939-1945/(NAME). The cross has a tapering shaft, with a band of carved lattice decoration at the bottom. The arms of the cross have carved, interlacing circular and cruciform motifs, encircled by a guilloche band. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 14/12/2012 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
Long Marston War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8329, -0.7011
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Tring Rural
- Postcode
- HP23 4QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Cheddington — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676163 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Marston War Memorial?
- Long Marston War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP23 4QS), in the parish of Tring Rural.
- What is Long Marston War Memorial?
- Long Marston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Long Marston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP23 4QS.
- Is Long Marston War Memorial a listed building?
- Long Marston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Long Marston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Long Marston War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Long Marston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Long Marston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Long Marston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cheddington, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP23 4QS.