Memorials & monuments · London
Whittlesford Cross
Whittlesford Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whittlesford Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1425040). 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 memorial stands at Guildhall Corner, on a main road junction in the village. Of Portland stone it comprises a Latin cross at the head of a tall, slender, shaft, the whole in the style of a medieval churchyard cross. The shaft engages with a square, two-stage, plinth. On the principal, lower, part of the plinth facing the road is the inscription IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ WHITTLESFORD/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ IN HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE Fifteen names are carved on the sides of the plinth and on the rear GREATER LOVE/ HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN/ LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS while on the upper part of the plinth is 1939 - 1945 (8 NAMES). The whole stands on a three-stage octagonal stepped base. The memorial space is defined to the rear by an angled brick wall surmounted with railings. 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, 16 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whittlesford Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates an important historical event, reflecting the architectural styles of its era. The structure's designation highlights its significance in the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1135, 0.1500
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Whittlesford
- Postcode
- CB22 4XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677151 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittlesford Cross?
- Whittlesford Cross is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 4XF), in the parish of Whittlesford.
- Is Whittlesford Cross a listed building?
- Whittlesford Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whittlesford Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Whittlesford Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whittlesford Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 4XF. It sits within the South Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.