Memorials & monuments · London
Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire
Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire — 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
Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426174). 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 on a small Green at a road junction in the village. Constructed from Aberdeen granite, the memorial is in the form of a moulded wheel-head cross on a rectangular tapered plinth and square base. The memorial stands 2.6m high and is surrounded by a square area of kerbed paving. The raised kerbs carry a low leaf spear-point metal fence, over which a metal chain-link is suspended from metal posts at the corners and centre-points. The memorial is inscribed on the front of the plinth ERECTED/ TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF BOURN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945/ (1 NAME). The rear of the plinth is inscribed PASS NOT THIS STONE IN SORROW/ BUT IN PRIDE/ AND MAY YOU LIVE AS NOBLY/ AS THEY DIED. The names of the servicemen who were killed during the First World War are inscribed on the remaining sides of the plinth. 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
Bourn War Memorial is located in Cambridgeshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1908, -0.0634
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Bourn
- Postcode
- CB23 2SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677274 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire?
- Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB23 2SQ), in the parish of Bourn.
- Is Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire a listed building?
- Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire free to visit?
- Yes, Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bourn War Memorial, Cambridgeshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB23 2SQ. It sits within the St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.