Memorials & monuments · London
Blake's Munitions War Memorial
Blake's Munitions 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
Blake's Munitions 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 1437915). 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: Rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: The memorial is located within the Margravine Cemetery (now Hammersmith Cemetery) and comprises a Celtic-style wheel-head cross surmounting a tapered shaft set on a square tapered plinth. The cross and shaft bear the inscription in lead lettering which reads: TO/ THE/ MEMORY OF THOSE WAR WORKERS/ WHO/ DIED/ FOR/ THEIR/ COUNTRY/ IN THE/ EXPLOSION/ AT BLAKE'S/ MUNITIONS/ FACTORY/ NOVEMBER 1918. Underneath are inscribed 13 names and ages of those who lost their lives in the explosion. The memorial is set upon a single-stepped base which is inscribed: ERECTED BY HENRY FOREMAN OBE, MP/ MAYOR OF HAMMERSMITH. The memorial is set over the grave within a granite kerbed enclosure which bears the maker's name but is mostly illegible: .. A . LKER & CO/ . ELM GROVE/ H'SMITH, and the grave number.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blake's Munitions War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates the contributions of munitions workers during wartime. The structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4891, -0.2166
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- W6 8RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blake's Munitions War Memorial?
- Blake's Munitions War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W6 8RB), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- Is Blake's Munitions War Memorial a listed building?
- Blake's Munitions War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blake's Munitions War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blake's Munitions War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blake's Munitions War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode W6 8RB. It sits within the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency.