Memorials & monuments · East of England
Markyate War Memorial
In or near Aley Green.
Markyate 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
- Whipsnade Central · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Markyate War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 8PF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Markyate 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 1420358). 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 Markyate war memorial was erected in 1921. Constructed of Portland Stone, the monument comprises a plain cross over a square-plan tapered pillar, tapered plinth and two stepped base. Forty names of the fallen of the First World War are inscribed on the plinth with lead lettering. A stepped red brick plinth wall encloses the memorial, with red brick gate piers and double-leaf cast-iron gates to the east. The west wall bears a roll of honour inscribed with the names of the fallen of the Second World War (1939-1945), and conflicts in Greece (1948) and Northern Ireland (1974). Inscription: The east elevation of the plinth reads: TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN / OF THE PARISH OF / MARKYATE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 The east elevation of the base reads: WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT 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
Markyate War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8397, -0.4647
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Markyate
- Postcode
- AL3 8PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676793 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Markyate War Memorial?
- Markyate War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 8PF), in the parish of Markyate.
- What is Markyate War Memorial?
- Markyate War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Markyate War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 8PF.
- Is Markyate War Memorial a listed building?
- Markyate War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Markyate War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Markyate War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Markyate War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Markyate War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Markyate War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 8PF.