Memorials & monuments · London
St Giles' War Memorial
St Giles' 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
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Giles' 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 1428626). 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 The St Giles war memorial, designed by the architectural practice of Bodley and Hare, takes the form of a Portland stone crucifix mounted on a square-plan plinth and an octagonal-plan two-stepped base. The south-west elevation of the cross to the corner of Castle Street and Chesterton Lane bears a bronze figure of Christ. The north-west, north-east, and south-east elevations of the plinth each bear a cast bronze plaque listing the names of seventy-four local men who fell in the First World War (1914-18). The south-west elevation of the plinth bears an inscription which reads: ’IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD / JESUS CHRIST THIS CROSS / IS SET UP AS A MEMORIAL / OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919 / REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR / PRAYERS AND YOUR LIVES’. The memorial stands in the churchyard of St. Giles’ Church (listed at Grade II*), at the corner of Castle Street and Chesterton Lane.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Giles' War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates the service and sacrifice of those who served in conflicts. The memorial is notable for its design and historical significance in honouring the local community's contributions during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2109, 0.1151
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Phone
- +44 1223 355159
- Opening
- Mo, We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.museumofcambridge.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677466 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Giles' War Memorial?
- St Giles' War Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 0AQ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- Is St Giles' War Memorial a listed building?
- St Giles' War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Giles' War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Giles' War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Giles' War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 0AQ. It sits within the Cambridge parliamentary constituency.