Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sheering War Memorial
In or near Sheering.
Sheering 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
- Sawbridgeworth · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Sheering War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM22 7LX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Sheering 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 1481009). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: The memorial stands in the middle of the junction between The Street and Church Lane in the centre of Sheering. It takes the form of a tapering Latin cross with chamfered sides. A sword is carved in relief on the head and upper part of the northern face of the shaft. The cross is raised on a moulded, stepped octagonal base set on an octagonal column. This is raised on a four-tier stepped plinth. The north face of the column includes the inscription: THIS MEMORIAL/ IS ERECTED TO/ THE GLORY OF/ GOD WHO GAVE/ US THE VICTORY/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. On the base below is inscribed WORLD WAR II 1939-1945 and below that the names of the five fallen of the Second World War. The east face of the column contains the inscription IN GLORIOUS/ MEMORY OF/ THE 20 MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY. On the south face of the column is the inscription IN HONOUR OF/ THE WOMEN/ WHO NURSED/ THE SICK AND/ WOUNDED. The western face of the column is inscribed IN HONOUR/ OF THE 120 MEN/ OF THE PARISH/ WHO JOINED/ HIS MAJESTY'S/ FORCES. Between each of the faces of the column bearing these dedications are inscribed the names of the 20 fallen men of the First World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheering War Memorial is located in London and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8037, 0.1848
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Sheering
- Postcode
- CM22 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harlow
- Nearest railway station
- Sawbridgeworth — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q87488604 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheering War Memorial?
- Sheering War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM22 7LX), in the parish of Sheering.
- What is Sheering War Memorial?
- Sheering War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sheering War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM22 7LX.
- Is Sheering War Memorial a listed building?
- Sheering War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sheering War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sheering War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheering War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM22 7LX.