Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shrub End War Memorial
In or near Colchester.
Shrub End 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
- Colchester Town · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shrub End War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Colchester Town, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CO3 9FN. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shrub End 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 1456885). 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 First World War memorial. DESCRIPTION: Shrub End War Memorial is located next to All Saints Church, Shrub End Road. It comprises a low cenotaph, constructed of concrete blocks with steel reinforcements and concrete render, with two flutes, one either side of the inscription, and a triangular top. There is a small raised laurel wreath on the front face. Below this is a marble plaque which carries the dedication TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD,/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16 February 2022 to correct building materials.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shrub End War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8726, 0.8613
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO3 9FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479692 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrub End War Memorial?
- Shrub End War Memorial is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 9FN), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Shrub End War Memorial?
- Shrub End War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shrub End War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO3 9FN.
- Is Shrub End War Memorial a listed building?
- Shrub End War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shrub End War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shrub End War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shrub End War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 9FN.