Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)
In or near Benington.
War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of 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
- Knebworth · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard is located at postcode SG2 7ET in East Hertfordshire. The nearest railway station is Knebworth, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1175088). 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 Aston village TL 2722 ASTON BROADWATER LANE (north side) 12/5 War Memorial in St Mary's churchyard - (70m to E of church) GV II Memorial cross. Circa 1919. Limestone. A tall standing cross on a square plinth and an hexagonal base of 3 high steps. Tapered cross shaft with moulded panelled faces and necking and 4-lobed capital with chamfered cross above. Wheel-head with expanded ends to arms. Moulded base has raised lettering. Names inscribed around 2 upper steps. Listing NGR: TL2724022643 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, 12 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 159566 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard is located 70 metres east of St Mary's Church in Aston, Hertfordshire, London. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8878, -0.1526
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Aston
- Postcode
- SG2 7ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stevenage
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26469732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)?
- War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG2 7ET), in the parish of Aston.
- What is War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)?
- War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG2 7ET.
- Is War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) a listed building?
- War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church) is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial on St Mary's Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG2 7ET.