Where is War Memorial?

War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG14 1AT), in the parish of Hertford.

How do I get to War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG14 1AT.

Is War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG14 1AT.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

War Memorial

Also known as: Cofeb ryfel

In or near Watton at Stone.

ModernFree admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

War Memorial, memorials & monuments in Hertfordshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Hertford East · 0.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

War Memorial is a public memorial in Hertfordshire, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1921, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hertford and Stortford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area SG14.

Photo gallery

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Official information

BEAM is a community-focused venue in Hertford that hosts a variety of performances and events. It aims to connect people through creativity and storytelling, offering a space for artistic initiatives and community programs.

From the Wikipedia article

A war memorial is a building, monument, statue, or other edifice to celebrate a war or victory, or (predominating in modern times) to commemorate those who died or were injured in a war.

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Background

History

It has been suggested that the world's earliest known war memorial is the White Monument at Tell Banat, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, which dates from the 3rd millennium BC and appears to have involved the systematic burial of fighters from a state army. The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period (the Assassins) had made a secret roll of honor in Alamut Castle containing the names of the assassins and their victims during their uprising. The oldest war memorial in the United Kingdom is Oxford University's All Souls College. It was founded in 1438 with the provision that its fellows should pray for those killed in the long wars with France. War memorials for the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71) were…

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Coordinates: 51.7958, -0.0786
County: Hertfordshire
District: East Hertfordshire
Parish: Hertford
Postcode: SG14 1AT
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
Established: 1921
Nearest railway station: Hertford East — 0.6 km
Official site: www.hertfordtheatre.com

Sources

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commons: Hertford War Memorial 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
wikipedia: War memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial?: War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG14 1AT), in the parish of Hertford.
What is War Memorial?: War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG14 1AT.
When was War Memorial built?: Built or established in 1921.
Is War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG14 1AT.