Memorials & monuments · London
Shillington War Memorial
Shillington 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
Shillington 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 1460042). 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 First World War memorial, 1922, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the Memorial Garden on High Road adjacent to the village hall. It comprises a wheel-head Celtic cross with central boss and relief-carved knot work on the head. It is set upon a tapering shaft which rises from a plinth on a square base. The names and inscriptions are set in recessed panels on three sides of the plinth with the lettering in black. The west face of the plinth bears the inscription IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SHILLINGTON/ WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR/ THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945/ followed by the names of the fallen from the Second World War. On the north and south faces of the plinth are recorded the names of the First World War fallen. An inclined stone block bearing one name from the Second World War abuts the west side of the base of the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shillington War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the architectural and historical significance associated with war memorials in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9942, -0.3595
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Shillington
- Postcode
- SG5 3LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1922
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479954 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shillington War Memorial?
- Shillington War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3LL), in the parish of Shillington.
- Is Shillington War Memorial a listed building?
- Shillington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shillington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shillington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shillington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3LL. It sits within the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.