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Memorials & monuments · East of England

To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918

In or near Colchester.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 — a memorial in East of England, United Kingdom.

All Saints Church Colchester Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2184018

Peter Stack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 is a memorial located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates the sacrifices made during the First World War. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of the conflict on the local community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8726, 0.8614
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO3 9FN
Parliamentary constituency
Colchester
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town — 3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918?
To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 9FN), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918?
To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 — a memorial in East of England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Colchester. Drivers can use postcode CO3 9FN.
Is To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 free to visit?
Yes, To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918 is free to enter.
How do I get to To The Glorious Dead 1914-1918?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 9FN.