Memorials & monuments · East of England
St Paul's Walden War Memorial
In or near Preston.
St Paul's Walden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nigel Cox — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenage · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Paul's Walden War Memorial, you can take a train to Stevenage station, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SG4 8AQ, and entry is free.
About
St Paul's Walden 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 1441308). 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 War memorial, unveiled c1920, dedicated to the men of the parish who fell in the First and Second World Wars. The stone war memorial takes the form of a Celtic cross adorned with a long cross in low relief on its front elevation, standing on a base, plinth and two-stepped platform. The memorial is inscribed on its front (south-west) elevation only, and the base of the cross reads: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN EVER BLESSED AND GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THOSE MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR.’ The plinth is inscribed with the dates of the First World War (1914-18), and the names of 23 of the fallen in two columns. A stone plaque was added to the platform following the Second World War (1939-45), bearing the dates of the conflict, the names of 10 of the fallen, and the inscription ‘THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE’. The memorial is bounded by 8 stone posts linked by metal chains, and surrounded by late-C20 paving. It is approached from the south-west from the junction of Hitchin Road (B651) and Whitwell High Street by 4 paved steps.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Paul's Walden War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the UK. The structure is notable for its design and the role it plays in honouring local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8741, -0.2749
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- St Paul's Walden
- Postcode
- SG4 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenage — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478290 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Paul's Walden War Memorial?
- St Paul's Walden War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG4 8AQ), in the parish of St Paul's Walden.
- What is St Paul's Walden War Memorial?
- St Paul's Walden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Paul's Walden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG4 8AQ.
- When was St Paul's Walden War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is St Paul's Walden War Memorial a listed building?
- St Paul's Walden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Paul's Walden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Paul's Walden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Paul's Walden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenage, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG4 8AQ.