Memorials & monuments · London
Sutton in the Isle War Memorial
Sutton in the Isle 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
Sutton in the Isle 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 1445139). 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. Built in 1921, to the design of the architect R Wade. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a Latin cross surmounting a lantern, set atop a tapering octagonal limestone shaft. The four faces of the lantern are formed by geometric triangular trefoils surmounted by fleur de lis. The shaft sits on a square plinth with flared pilasters at each corner, and moulded footings. The base is formed by three steps sat within a small square garden. The west face of the plinth is inscribed IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THIS VILLAGE/ WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WARS / 1914 – 1918 / 1939 – 1945. The base below is inscribed THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Other faces of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the Fallen. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 6 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sutton in the Isle War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3895, 0.1268
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- CB6 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478695 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton in the Isle War Memorial?
- Sutton in the Isle War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6 2RH), in the parish of Sutton.
- Is Sutton in the Isle War Memorial a listed building?
- Sutton in the Isle War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sutton in the Isle War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sutton in the Isle War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sutton in the Isle War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6 2RH. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.