Memorials & monuments · East of England
Luton War Memorial
In or near Caddington.
Luton 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
- Luton · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Luton War Memorial is located at postcode LU1 2NB and is approximately 0.4 km from Luton railway station. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Luton 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 1114644). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 25/03/2019 TL 0921 2/46 GEORGE STREET (west end) War Memorial II Memorial of Portland Stone erected in 1922 to the design of Sir Reginald Blomfield. Stepped plinth with added cast bronze panels commemorating the dead of the Second World War. The body of the monument is inscribed on four sides with the names of 1286 dead of the First War. Surmounted by cornice and frieze of tryglyphs and metopes with decoration of roundels. Above is a podium decorated with the town's coat of arms and wreaths. On the podium is an 8 feet high bronze statue of 'Peace' sculpted by Sir William Hamo Thornycroft. The statue carries a myrtle branch held aloft in her right hand and an angel holding a wreath in her left hand. Listing NGR: TL0902221314 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 35859 Legacy System: LBS
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
Luton War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8797, -0.4176
- District
- Luton
- Parish
- Luton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LU1 2NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Luton — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26408428 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Luton War Memorial?
- Luton War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU1 2NB), in the parish of Luton, unparished area.
- What is Luton War Memorial?
- Luton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Luton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU1 2NB.
- Is Luton War Memorial a listed building?
- Luton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Luton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Luton War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Luton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Luton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Luton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Luton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU1 2NB.