Memorials & monuments · East of England
Warboys War Memorial
In or near Warboys.
Warboys War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Warboys War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1447157). 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 First World War memorial. Erected in 1921, by Mr C W Masters. MATERIALS: Carved in granite. DESCRIPTION: Warboys War Memorial comprises a small granite Latin cross standing on a rectangular granite pillar, over which projects a cap stone. The pillar stands on a two-stepped plinth, which in turn stands on a square stone base. A metal bar is attached to this base and runs along the front of the memorial. The memorial stands at 3 meters tall and, apart from the front face of the column, is rough-hewn. The memorial is located on the High Street of the village, in front of the former Church of England school, at the junction with School Lane. The memorial stands in the garden of the current building, which is surrounded by green metal fencing. The memorial is inscribed with leaded lettering. The inscription reads: ERECTED / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / WARBOYS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918. / / ALSO IN WORLD WAR 1939-1945. / / ALSO IN KOREA 1951 .
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Warboys War Memorial is located in London and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4035, -0.0816
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Warboys
- Postcode
- PE28 2XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478810 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warboys War Memorial?
- Warboys War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 2XF), in the parish of Warboys.
- What is Warboys War Memorial?
- Warboys War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Warboys War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE28 2XF.
- Is Warboys War Memorial a listed building?
- Warboys War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Warboys War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Warboys War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warboys War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 2XF. It sits within the Huntingdon parliamentary constituency.