Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial at Elstow Lower School
In or near Biddenham.
War Memorial at Elstow Lower School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is located in Bedford, postcode MK42 9XP. The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1390600). 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 ELSTOW 179/0/10008 HIGH STREET 19-AUG-03 War Memorial at Elstow Lower School GV II War Memorial. 1919, with the names of the Second World War II War dead in 1945. G. Carroll, Craftsman. Granite. 3-tiered stepped base with chamfered edges with a truncated square plan column capped with an overhanging capital pedimented to each face above cyma reversa moulding. To west face of column, lead lettering reads: 'IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THESE MEN OF ELSTOW WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO PRESERVE OUR LIBERTIES IN THE GREAT WARS 1914-1918 (NAMES) 1939-1945 (NAMES) ERECTED BY THE PARISHONERS'. HISTORY: Commemorated 20 Nov 1919 by Mr. S. Howard Whitbread CB JP. SOURCES: Bedfordshire Times & Independent, 21 Nov 1919. UK National Inventory of War Memorials No. 1935. Group Value with Elstow Lower School (q.v.) 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, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 490585 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Moot Hall is a 15th-century timber-framed building located in Elstow, known for its unique combination of functions as a manor courthouse, market hall, and lodging house. It serves as a museum dedicated to local author John Bunyan and features exhibitions on 17th-century life and local history.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1179, -0.4688
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Elstow
- Postcode
- MK42 9XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Phone
- 01234 718798
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Saturday Afternoons 1pm–4pm (April to October); Bank Holiday Mondays 1pm–4pm; Weekdays by appointment.
- Official site
- moothall.weebly.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26669988 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Elstow Lower School?
- War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK42 9XP), in the parish of Elstow.
- What is War Memorial at Elstow Lower School?
- War Memorial at Elstow Lower School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Elstow Lower School?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK42 9XP.
- Is War Memorial at Elstow Lower School a listed building?
- War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Elstow Lower School free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Elstow Lower School is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Elstow Lower School?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK42 9XP.