Memorials & monuments · London
Newmarket War Memorial
Newmarket 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
Newmarket 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 1453400). 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 A First World War memorial dating from 1921, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: Newmarket War Memorial stands within the memorial gardens on Bury Road, Newmarker. It consists of a tall square granite column surmounted by a carved urn with an eternal flame pinnacle and swags. On two faces of the column are carved wreaths and swords. The column rises from a square plinth with scroll shaped brackets at each corner. This sits on a three-stepped base which has open books on each face. The main dedicatory inscription is located on the front face on the column and reads TO/ THE GLORIOUS/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ NEWMARKET/ WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ &/ 1939 - 1945. The faces of the plinth and the four books bear the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Newmarket War Memorial is located in London and serves as a commemorative structure. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2461, 0.4093
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Newmarket
- Postcode
- CB8 7BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Official site
- www.nhrm.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479393 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newmarket War Memorial?
- Newmarket War Memorial is in Suffolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB8 7BP), in the parish of Newmarket.
- Is Newmarket War Memorial a listed building?
- Newmarket War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Newmarket War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Newmarket War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newmarket War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB8 7BP. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.