Memorials & monuments · London
Sandy War Memorial
Sandy 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
Sandy 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 1439250). 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: Portland stone ashlar. PLAN: the memorial stands adjacent to the Recreation Ground and is in the form of an octagonal cross with moulded base, arms and head, tapering towards the top and overlaid with a bronze sword. The cross stands on a triple-stepped, octagonal base which itself stands on an octagonal plinth inscribed with: ‘IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WARS 1914-1918 AND 1939-1945’, and the names of the fallen. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the memorial is enclosed by a low wall of squared, coursed rubble stone laid out as an octagon with one open side which is flanked by octagonal piers with bases and moulded ashlar caps. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sandy War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in wartime, reflecting significant historical importance. Its designation as a listed building highlights its architectural and cultural value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1288, -0.2926
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Sandy
- Postcode
- SG19 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478101 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy War Memorial?
- Sandy War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG19 1EL), in the parish of Sandy.
- Is Sandy War Memorial a listed building?
- Sandy War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sandy War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sandy War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandy War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG19 1EL. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.