Memorials & monuments · London
Coton War Memorial
Coton War Memorial — 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
Coton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1439976). 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 Coton War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St Peter’s Church, Coton. It consists of a stone short rectangular wall upon a chamfered base which is set upon a single-stepped base. The memorial carries the inscription in incised painted lettering on the front and rear faces and reads: IN MEMORY OF THE COTON MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 (NAMES)/ THEY DIED FOR ENGLAND LET US LIVE FOR ENGLAND. The side face has a later dedication for the Second World War: 1939 – 1945/ (NAME). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 17 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is an important part of the community's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2101, 0.0607
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Coton
- Postcode
- CB23 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478172 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coton War Memorial?
- Coton War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB23 7PN), in the parish of Coton.
- Is Coton War Memorial a listed building?
- Coton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Coton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB23 7PN. It sits within the South Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.