Memorials & monuments · East of England
Saffron Walden Cross
In or near Littlebury.
Saffron Walden Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Saffron Walden Cross, the nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CB10 1EA.
About
Saffron Walden Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1297763). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Saffron Walden was a constituency in Essex, which was represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament from 1922 to 2024 exclusively by members of the Conservative Party. Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, the seat was abolished. Subject to relatively minor boundary changes, it was reformed as North West Essex for the 2024 general election.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Saffron Walden Cross is a historical site located in Saffron Walden, known for its significance in the local area. Visitors can explore the surroundings and learn about the history associated with this landmark.
From the Wikipedia article
Saffron Walden was a constituency in Essex, which was represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament from 1922 to 2024 exclusively by members of the Conservative Party. Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, the seat was abolished. Subject to relatively minor boundary changes, it was reformed as North West Essex for the 2024 general election.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Saffron Walden was one of eight single-member divisions of Essex (later classified as county constituencies) created by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, replacing the three two member divisions of East, South and West Essex. The boundaries were redrawn under the Representation of the People Act 1918, then remained virtually unchanged until changes brought in for the 2010 general election by the Fifth Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies. The constituency mostly voted in Liberal Party MPs in its earlier history, but has been a Conservative safe seat based on election results since 1922, in which period the majorities have occasionally been marginal. However, the constituency…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0205, 0.2400
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Saffron Walden
- Postcode
- CB10 1EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.boundarycommissionforengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26585316 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Saffron Walden (constituency) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saffron Walden Cross?
- Saffron Walden Cross is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB10 1EA), in the parish of Saffron Walden.
- What is Saffron Walden Cross?
- Saffron Walden Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saffron Walden Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB10 1EA.
- When was Saffron Walden Cross built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Saffron Walden Cross a listed building?
- Saffron Walden Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Saffron Walden Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Saffron Walden Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saffron Walden Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB10 1EA.