Memorials & monuments · London
Prickwillow War Memorial
Prickwillow 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prickwillow 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 1494959). 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 A war memorial built in the 1960s to remember those that died in the First and Second World Wars. MATERIALS: The monument is made of Portland stone and the additional slab is made of slate. DESCRIPTION: The memorial takes the form of a cenotaph. It stands on a concrete base and a plinth of two steps. It comprises four blocks of Portland stone and is stepped inward at its top. It faces east, with a carved laurel leath above an inscription reading: "TO HONOUR THE MEN OF PRICKWILLOW / AND DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR FREEDOM IN THE TWO WORLD / WARS 1914-18 1939-45. / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN TO / LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND." The names of the fallen are recorded on the side of the cenotaph, 1914-1918 on the south and 1939-1945 on the north. The additional plaque records the names of Josephine Legge aged 19 months and Pamela Turner, 10 years "who tradically died when an aircraft crashed into their home 6th February 1945" and St Edward T. Tijan of the USAAF, a member of the aircrew.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prickwillow War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4168, 0.3471
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Official site
- www.prickwillowmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q83188580 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prickwillow War Memorial?
- Prickwillow War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4UW), in the parish of Ely.
- Is Prickwillow War Memorial a listed building?
- Prickwillow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Prickwillow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Prickwillow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prickwillow War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4UW. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.