Memorials & monuments · London
Knebworth War Memorial
Knebworth 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
- Knebworth · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knebworth 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 Stevenage parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area SG3.
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Heritage listing
Details Knebworth War Memorial was executed by Gething & Co. Ltd c 1920 in limestone. The memorial consists of an octagonal pillar with an ornate carved lantern featuring depictions of Christ on Calvary and Madonna and Child. The pillar stands on a square plinth and stepped base inscribed with the names of the fallen. There are thirty two names of those that fell in the First World War, to which twenty four names were added following the end of the 1939-1945 conflict. A further twelve names of those that fell in the First World War were added in 2013. The memorial is enclosed by a low plinth wall with flat limestone coping, with openings to the north-west and south-east elevations. Inscription: (PLINTH): IN HONOUR OF THE / BRAVE MEN FROM THIS / PARISH WHO FOUGHT / IN THANKFULNESS TO GOD / IN REMEMBRANCE OF / THOSE WHO DIED IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / (NAMES) (BASE): IN REMEMBRANCE ALSO OF THOSE/WHO DIED 1939-1945 / (NAMES) / THEY SHALL BE MINE SAITH THE LORD OF HOSTS / IN THAT DAY WHEN I MAKE UP MY JEWELS This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 12 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knebworth War Memorial is located in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, London. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. It serves as a significant local landmark within the parish of Knebworth.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8688, -0.2146
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Knebworth
- Postcode
- SG3 6QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stevenage
- Nearest railway station
- Knebworth — 1.9 km
- Official site
- knebworthhouse.com
Sources
- osm: n4215815009 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Old Knebworth - geograph.org.uk - 3860025.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knebworth War Memorial?
- Knebworth War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG3 6QB), in the parish of Knebworth.
- Is Knebworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Knebworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knebworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knebworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knebworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Knebworth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG3 6QB.