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Memorials & monuments Β· London

Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument

In or near Goffs Oak.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

The Old Courthouse (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 5138039

Stephen Craven β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway Β· 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is a public memorial in Essex, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Epping Forest parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area EN9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is a memorial located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, within the London region. It is situated in the area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance in the Epping Forest SSSI.

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Coordinates
51.6876, -0.0069
County
Essex
Parish
Waltham Abbey
Postcode
EN9 1BD
Parliamentary constituency
Epping Forest
Nearest railway station
Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway β€” 0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument?
Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN9 1BD), in the parish of Waltham Abbey.
What is Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument?
Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument?
The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN9 1BD.
Is Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument a protected site?
Yes β€” Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument free to visit?
Yes, Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument?
The nearest railway station is Royal Gunpowder Mills Railway, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN9 1BD.