Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence
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Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence — 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
- Whittlesea · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is located in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode PE7 1AB. The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, which is 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1279448). 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 2797 WHITTLESEY QUEEN STREET 20/130 War Memorial and enclosure fence GV II World War I and II war memorial within cast iron enclosure. c1920. Portland Stone. Sculpture representing St George and Dragon on tapering stone base with egg and dart moulding to surbase and oval copper plaques in foliate border with inscriptions. On stepped plinth. Listing NGR: TL2701897068 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, 13 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 403373 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Whittlesey War Memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in various conflicts, including the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. It features a statue of St George and is enclosed by a wrought iron fence, with plaques bearing the names of the fallen.
Place summary
Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the architectural and social significance of war memorials in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5566, -0.1279
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- Whittlesey
- Postcode
- PE7 1AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesea — 1 km
- Official site
- memorials.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26568663 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence?
- Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE7 1AB), in the parish of Whittlesey.
- What is Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence?
- Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE7 1AB.
- Is Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence a listed building?
- Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence free to visit?
- Yes, Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whittlesey War Memorial and Enclosure Fence?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE7 1AB.