Memorials & monuments · East of England
Witham Cross of Remembrance
In or near Little Braxted.
Witham Cross of Remembrance — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Witham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Witham Cross of Remembrance, the nearest railway station is Witham, located just 0.5 km away. The memorial has free entry, and you can use the postcode CM8 2AY for sat-nav directions.
About
Witham Cross of Remembrance is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1431201). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17 November 2022 to amend the description to include the name of the architect BRAINTREE, NEWLAND STREET, War Memorial GV II War Memorial. 1920 by Sir Charles Nicholson, with plaques added after WWII. Sandstone with bronze plaque. Central cross standing above a plinth which bears the plaque. The cross has a tapered shaft and a Celtic wheel behind the arms of the cross. The arched plaque shows a mounted soldier and in the foreground a kneeling soldier bearing a flag. Beneath is inscribed "1914-1918/TO THE HONOUR OF/THE MEN OF WITHAM/WHO UNDER THE FLAG OF FREEDOM/FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ "Their name liveth for evermore". At either side low walls of quadrant plan curve forward and are inscribed with the names of the dead. These terminate in piers of square section with domed caps. Beyond, and flat to the viewer, are two further tablets which bear the names of the dead from World War II. These also end with similar piers. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Witham Cross of Remembrance is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed during conflicts. The structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8021, 0.6428
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Witham
- Postcode
- CM8 2AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Witham — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677699 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Witham Cross of Remembrance?
- Witham Cross of Remembrance is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM8 2AY), in the parish of Witham.
- What is Witham Cross of Remembrance?
- Witham Cross of Remembrance — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Witham Cross of Remembrance?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM8 2AY.
- When was Witham Cross of Remembrance built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Witham Cross of Remembrance a listed building?
- Witham Cross of Remembrance is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Witham Cross of Remembrance free to visit?
- Yes, Witham Cross of Remembrance is free to enter.
- How do I get to Witham Cross of Remembrance?
- The nearest railway station is Witham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM8 2AY.