Memorials & monuments · London
Flitwick War Memorial
Flitwick War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Flitwick War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area MK45.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, unveiled in 1920, with later additions. MATERIALS: the entire memorial is constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: Flitwick War Memorial stands at the junction of Kings Road and Station Road in the centre of the town. The memorial consists of a Celtic cross with a sword carved in relief on its front (northwest) elevation. Below the cross the plinth is inscribed: ‘IN GRATEFUL AND GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FOUGHT, AND OF THE FOLLOWING WHO / FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918’ and the 29 names of the fallen. It stands upon a two-stepped base to which a tablet was added after the Second World War inscribed: ‘ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL / IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945’ and the 14 names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flitwick War Memorial is located in the parish of Flitwick, London. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's recognition of their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0033, -0.4938
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Flitwick
- Postcode
- MK45 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n364439730 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flitwick War Memorial?
- Flitwick War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 1DP), in the parish of Flitwick.
- Is Flitwick War Memorial a listed building?
- Flitwick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Flitwick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Flitwick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flitwick War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 1DP.