Memorials & monuments · London
Potters Bar War Memorial
Potters Bar 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
- Potters Bar · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Potters Bar War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6954°, -0.1761°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Potters Bar War Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial situated in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England. It commemorates the servicemen from Potters Bar who died during the First World War and the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Potters Bar War Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial situated in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England. It commemorates the servicemen from Potters Bar who died during the First World War and the Second World War.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The memorial was designed by the British architect Sir Reginald Blomfield, who was responsible for several other war memorials, including the Menin Gate in Ypres. It was erected after the First World War to commemorate local residents who had died during the conflict. Following the Second World War, additional names were inscribed to honour those who died in that war.
Architecture
The memorial is in the form of a tall stone Celtic cross on a tapering shaft and square plinth. Fixed to the base are bronze plaques that record the names of the fallen from both World Wars. The inscription "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" is engraved on the memorial.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6954, -0.1761
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- Hertsmere, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN6 5AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
- Nearest railway station
- Potters Bar — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w966204594 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Potters Bar War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Potters Bar war memorial, St John's Churchyard 10.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potters Bar War Memorial?
- Potters Bar War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 5AT), in the parish of Hertsmere, unparished area.
- Is Potters Bar War Memorial a listed building?
- Potters Bar War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Potters Bar War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Potters Bar War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potters Bar War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Potters Bar, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 5AT.