Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church
In or near Cambridge.
War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located in the Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church in South Cambridgeshire, postcode CB3 9NE. The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, which is 2.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1162838). 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 TL 4355 GRANTCHESTER HIGH STREET (West Side) 14/106 War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church GV II World War I and II Memorial. c.1920. Limestone. Foliated cross on tapering, chamfered column with moulded base and square plinth. The corners are hollow moulded and stopped and there are panels with inscriptions in the sides, including one to Rupert Brooke. Listing NGR: TL4334455486 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, 16 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 51723 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church in Grantchester, Cambridgeshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by local individuals.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1790, 0.0950
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Grantchester
- Postcode
- CB3 9NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge South — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456418 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church?
- War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 9NE), in the parish of Grantchester.
- What is War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church?
- War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 9NE.
- Is War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church a listed building?
- War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Churchyard of St Mary and St Andrew's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge South, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 9NE.