Memorials & monuments · London
Stretham War Memorial
Stretham 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stretham 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 1463649). 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 in 1922, dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is constructed of Ketton stone, and takes the form of a Celtic cross on a square plinth and four-stepped base. The front (east) elevation of the plinth bears the following inscription: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF STRETHAM WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (NAMES)’. A stone slab resting on the third step is inscribed: ‘1939 - 1945 / (NAMES)’. The war memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St James, opposite the village cross (both listed at Grade II*).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stretham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3488, 0.2188
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Stretham
- Postcode
- CB6 3LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1922
Sources
- wikidata: Q60449233 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stretham War Memorial?
- Stretham War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 3LD), in the parish of Stretham.
- Is Stretham War Memorial a listed building?
- Stretham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stretham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stretham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stretham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 3LD. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.