Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rayne War Memorial
In or near Black Notley.
Rayne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Braintree · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rayne War Memorial, you can take a train to Braintree station, which is 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM77 6RQ, and entry to the memorial is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Rayne War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1407875). 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 Plan A cross on an octagonal plinth, supported by a base with 4 steps. Exterior A simply detailed cross surmounted on a chamfered shaft with a moulded base and cap. The carved inscription on the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF THE GOD/AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/OF THIS VILLAGE/WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/1914-1918. On the flanking faces are the carved names of the fallen, over-painted in black. Above is a carved plaque leaning against the shaft which was added later bearing the names of those who died in World War II. 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.
Place summary
Rayne War Memorial is located in Rayne, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8769, 0.5137
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Rayne
- Postcode
- CM77 6RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Braintree
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Braintree — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675964 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rayne War Memorial?
- Rayne War Memorial is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM77 6RQ), in the parish of Rayne.
- What is Rayne War Memorial?
- Rayne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rayne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Braintree, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM77 6RQ.
- When was Rayne War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Rayne War Memorial a listed building?
- Rayne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rayne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rayne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rayne War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Braintree, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM77 6RQ.