Memorials & monuments · East of England
St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice
In or near Hemingford Grey.
St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice, the nearest railway station is Huntingdon, located 8.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE27 5AW. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1422047). 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 St Ives Cross of Sacrifice is a replica of the Cross of Sacrifice, designed by Sir Reginald Bromfield for the Imperial War Graves Commission. Unveiled 11th November 1920. MATERIALS, PLAN, EXTERIOR: The octagonal cross sits on an octagonal plinth, with a three-stepped octagonal base and platform. The cross, plinth and base were constructed of limestone, and the cross bears a bronze sword on its west elevation. The monument measures 24ft 6 inches in height. Metal railings were added to the platform at a later date, and are not included in this assessment. Inscriptions: The inscription on the octagonal plinth reads: MEN OF / ST IVES / WHO HAVE / FALLEN / IN THE / GREAT WAR / MDCCCCXIV / MDCCCCXVIII The inscription on the south elevation of the plinth reads: WE HERE / HIGHLY RESOLVE / THAT THESE DEAD / SHALL NOT / HAVE DIED / IN VAIN Seventy four names of the fallen of the First World War (1914-1918) are inscribed on the plinth. Thirty one names of the fallen of the Second World War (1939-1945) are inscribed on the base. 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, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Norris Museum showcases the history of Huntingdonshire, featuring exhibits that span from prehistoric times to the present. Visitors can explore various galleries and participate in events and workshops throughout the year.
Place summary
St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice is a memorial located in London. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3232, -0.0727
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- St. Ives
- Postcode
- PE27 5AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- 01480 497314
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.norrismuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676919 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice?
- St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE27 5AW), in the parish of St. Ives.
- What is St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice?
- St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE27 5AW.
- Is St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice a listed building?
- St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice free to visit?
- Yes, St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Ives Cross Of Sacrifice?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE27 5AW. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.