Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whittlesford Cross
In or near Duxford.
Whittlesford Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesford Parkway · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Whittlesford Cross, the nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CB22 4XF.
About
Whittlesford Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425040). 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 at Guildhall Corner, on a main road junction in the village. Of Portland stone it comprises a Latin cross at the head of a tall, slender, shaft, the whole in the style of a medieval churchyard cross. The shaft engages with a square, two-stage, plinth. On the principal, lower, part of the plinth facing the road is the inscription IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WHITTLESFORD/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ IN HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE Fifteen names are carved on the sides of the plinth and on the rear GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS while on the upper part of the plinth is 1939 - 1945 (8 NAMES). The whole stands on a three-stage octagonal stepped base. The memorial space is defined to the rear by an angled brick wall surmounted with railings. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whittlesford Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates an important historical event, reflecting the architectural styles of its era. The structure's designation highlights its significance in the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1135, 0.1500
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Whittlesford
- Postcode
- CB22 4XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesford Parkway — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677151 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittlesford Cross?
- Whittlesford Cross is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 4XF), in the parish of Whittlesford.
- What is Whittlesford Cross?
- Whittlesford Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whittlesford Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 4XF.
- Is Whittlesford Cross a listed building?
- Whittlesford Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whittlesford Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Whittlesford Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whittlesford Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 4XF.