Memorials & monuments · London
Goffs Oak War Memorial
Goffs Oak 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
- Cuffley · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Goffs Oak War Memorial is a public memorial in Hertfordshire, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cuffley, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area EN7.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial with names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: dressed Portland stone. PLAN: the memorial is located in a central position in the historic centre of the village, at the junction of Goffs Lane, Cuffley Hill and Newgatestreet Road. EXTERIOR: the memorial is in the form of a cenotaph, 16 feet (4.87m) in height, set upon a square plinth. On the front face of the cenotaph, at the top, is a plain stone tablet bearing the dates 1914-1918. Below this on the plinth is a moulded rectangular stone tablet inscribed IN/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ GOFFS OAK/ WHO/ LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR, surmounted by a carved laurel wreath. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the other three faces of the plinth. On the rear side of the cenotaph is mounted a plain stone tablet with the dates 1939-1945, along with the names of the three fallen men.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goffs Oak War Memorial is located in the London region of Hertfordshire, within the unparished area of Broxbourne. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7102, -0.0869
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Broxbourne
- Parish
- Broxbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN7 5RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Cuffley — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1214808307 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Goff's Oak - geograph.org.uk - 6224682.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goffs Oak War Memorial?
- Goffs Oak War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN7 5RH), in the parish of Broxbourne, unparished area.
- Is Goffs Oak War Memorial a listed building?
- Goffs Oak War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Goffs Oak War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Goffs Oak War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goffs Oak War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cuffley, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN7 5RH.