Memorials & monuments · London
Melbourn War Memorial
Melbourn 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
Melbourn 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 1441818). 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 MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Melbourn War Memorial is located outside All Saints Church on an area of green at the junction of Station Road and High Street. It consists of a Latin cross on a tall tapering octagonal shaft with a carved wreath at its base. The shaft rises from a chamfered square plinth on a five-stepped base. It stands some 5.4m high. The inscriptions on the memorial are incised into the plinth. The dedication reads: 1914 – 1918/ IN/ MEMORY/ (NAMES)/ WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Melbourn War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0841, 0.0162
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Melbourn
- Postcode
- SG8 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478382 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melbourn War Memorial?
- Melbourn War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG8 6DU), in the parish of Melbourn.
- Is Melbourn War Memorial a listed building?
- Melbourn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Melbourn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Melbourn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Melbourn War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG8 6DU. It sits within the South Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.