Memorials & monuments · London
Great Amwell War Memorial
Great Amwell 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
Great Amwell 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 1461466). 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 First World War Memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. MATERIALS: stone. EXTERIOR: the memorial is in the form of a standard Lutyens War Cross with a tapering shaft which rests on a stepped plinth supported by a two-stepped base. The north face of the foot of the cross shaft bears the inscription TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF GREAT AMWELL/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919/ 1939 1945. The north face of the plinth records the names of twelve men who fell in the First World War followed by THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. More First World War names are recorded on the east and west faces of the plinth. The south face bears the inscription SONS OF THIS PLACE LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID/ THAT YOU WHO LIVE ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD/ THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT YOU WHO LIVE MAY REAP/ A RICHER HARVEST ERE YOU FALL ASLEEP/ GREAT WAR 1939 – 1945/ followed by seven names. The memorial stands on a square paved area which is set into the embankment. It is approached by a flight of six steps, contemporary with, and integral to, the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Amwell War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a significant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7946, -0.0104
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Great Amwell
- Postcode
- SG12 9SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
Sources
- wikidata: Q60733248 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Amwell War Memorial?
- Great Amwell War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG12 9SR), in the parish of Great Amwell.
- Is Great Amwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Amwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Amwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Amwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Amwell War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG12 9SR. It sits within the Broxbourne parliamentary constituency.