Hatfield War Memorial, Grade II* listed war memorial in Old Hatfield, Great Britain.
The Portland stone memorial cross stands within a garden bordered by brick walls and features an octagonal cross section on an octagonal base.
The memorial, completed in 1921 by architect Herbert Baker, commemorates 139 local soldiers who died during the First World War.
The memorial cross incorporates carved roses and lilies into its design, representing England and France in recognition of the alliance during wartime.
The brick pavilion contains Portland stone tablets that list the names of casualties from both world wars, including 58 names added after World War Two.
The land for this memorial was provided by James Gascoyne-Cecil, the 4th Marquess of Salisbury, with construction costs reaching 1,500 pounds.
Location: Hatfield
Inception: 1921
Architects: Herbert Baker
GPS coordinates: 51.76417,-0.21461
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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