Memorials & monuments · London
Little Waltham War Memorial
Little Waltham 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
Little Waltham 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 1456881). 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, 1922, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite with lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: Little Waltham War Memorial is located on The Street, Little Waltham. The memorial plot, which is bordered by soft landscaping to the sides and rear, is located at the edge of a wider green running alongside the River Chelmer. The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross made of granite on a tapering shaft which rises from a plinth. The plinth is set upon a square base. The front face of the plinth has a recessed panel which contains the dedication LITTLE WALTHAM./ TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THESE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919 and lists the names of the fallen from that conflict. The left face of the plinth has a recessed panel with the dedication ALSO/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ AND WOMEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ WAR OF 1939 – 1945 and lists the names of those who died during that conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Waltham War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is a notable example of memorial architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7872, 0.4740
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Little Waltham
- Postcode
- CM3 3NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479691 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Waltham War Memorial?
- Little Waltham War Memorial is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 3NS), in the parish of Little Waltham.
- Is Little Waltham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Waltham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Waltham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Waltham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Waltham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 3NS. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.