Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Thinking Soldier
In or near Hemingford Grey.
The Thinking Soldier — War memorial, dating to 1923-01-01.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Thinking Soldier is a public memorial in Cambridgeshire, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area PE29.
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Place summary
The Thinking Soldier is a memorial located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, London. It commemorates the sacrifices of soldiers and is a notable landmark within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3305, -0.1846
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Huntingdon
- Postcode
- PE29 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Tu-Su 11:00-16:00; Nov-Mar Tu-Su 11:00-15:30; PH Mo 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- cromwellmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: n306474114 (ODbL)
- commons: Church and war memorial in Huntingdon - geograph.org.uk - 1533874.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Thinking Soldier?
- The Thinking Soldier is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 3NR), in the parish of Huntingdon.
- What is The Thinking Soldier?
- The Thinking Soldier — War memorial, dating to 1923-01-01.
- How do I get to The Thinking Soldier?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE29 3NR.
- Is The Thinking Soldier free to visit?
- Yes, The Thinking Soldier is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Thinking Soldier?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 3NR.