Memorials & monuments · London
Essendon War Memorial
Essendon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Essendon 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 1448624). 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 A First World War memorial with later Second World War additions. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Essendon war memorial is located near the centre of the village on top of a hill. It stands within a paved area at the junction of High Road and Church Street. It consists of a limestone wheel-head cross with fleur-de-lis detailing to the four segments of the wheel. The cross has a tapering octagonal shaft with moulded foot; this rises from an octagonal plinth on a three-stepped base. The plinth has a moulded cap and foot and carries the principal inscription and names. INSCRIPTION: the front (south) face of the plinth has the inscription: FOR GOD,/ KING AND COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918. The 25 names are recorded on the faces of the plinth to either side of the inscription and the west face. Attached to the middle step of the base facing south is a stone tablet with chamfered top corners; an inset panel carries the Second World War dedication, which reads: 1939 – 1945/ (7 NAMES). All lettering is incised and painted black. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: The memorial is within a small paved area bounded by a low brick wall.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Essendon War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflicts, reflecting the era's architectural style and community significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7626, -0.1551
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- Essendon
- Postcode
- AL9 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478906 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Essendon War Memorial?
- Essendon War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL9 6AR), in the parish of Essendon.
- Is Essendon War Memorial a listed building?
- Essendon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Essendon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Essendon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Essendon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AL9 6AR. It sits within the Welwyn Hatfield parliamentary constituency.