Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey
In or near South Oxhey.
War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey — 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
- Bushey · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church in Oxhey is located at postcode WD19 4PN. The nearest railway station is Bushey, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair access is not available.
About
War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453946). 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 The memorial stands outside the Church of St Matthew (Grade II-listed). It takes the form of a tall granite wheel-head cross standing on a large tapering granite plinth. The front face of the rough-hewn plinth is smoothed, bearing the commemorated names in applied metal lettering. The inscription reads TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE/ (128 NAMES). The cross stands on a small pavement at the side of the churchyard path.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey, is a memorial located in the unparished area of Watford, Hertfordshire, London. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6458, -0.3861
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Watford
- Parish
- Watford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WD19 4PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Watford
- Nearest railway station
- Bushey — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479436 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey?
- War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD19 4PN), in the parish of Watford, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey?
- War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey?
- The nearest railway station is Bushey, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD19 4PN.
- Is War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey a listed building?
- War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross at St Matthew's Church, Oxhey?
- The nearest railway station is Bushey, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD19 4PN.