Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cenetaph
Cenetaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cenetaph is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wellingborough and Rushden parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area NN8.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cenotaph is a memorial located in Wellingborough, within the West Midlands. It is designated as part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The site serves as a reminder of the area's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3041, -0.6990
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Wellingborough
- Postcode
- NN8 4LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n3485220820 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Broad Green - geograph.org.uk - 28705.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cenetaph?
- Cenetaph is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN8 4LN), in the parish of Wellingborough.
- Is Cenetaph a protected site?
- Yes — Cenetaph is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cenetaph free to visit?
- Yes, Cenetaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cenetaph?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN8 4LN.