Memorials & monuments · London
Milton War Memorial
Milton 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
Milton 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 1428634). 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 Milton War Memorial was unveiled in 1922. The stone monument is square in plan, and takes the form of an obelisk on a tapered plinth, with four angled consoles with scrolled decoration over a single-stepped base and platform. The north-east, south-west and north-west elevations of the plinth are inscribed with the dates of the First World War (1914-18), and the names of sixteen local men who fell in the conflict. The south-east elevation of the plinth is inscribed with the dates of the Second World War (1939-45), and the names of six of the fallen. The memorial measures approximately 4m in height, and is located near the corner of Coles Road and Fen Road.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milton War Memorial is a memorial located in London. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2439, 0.1642
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Milton
- Postcode
- CB24 6BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milton War Memorial?
- Milton War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB24 6BP), in the parish of Milton.
- Is Milton War Memorial a listed building?
- Milton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Milton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Milton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB24 6BP. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.