Memorials & monuments · London
Cheylesmore Memorial
Cheylesmore Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cheylesmore Memorial is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Cheylesmore Memorial is a Grade II listed outdoor stone memorial dedicated to British Army officer Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore, located in the Victoria Embankment Gardens in Westminster, London, England. The memorial was designed by Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1930. At the dedication ceremony on 17 July 1930, the memorial was unveiled by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, the third son of Queen Victoria. Those attending included John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and Paul Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen. The memorial is made of Portland stone and has seats backing on to a decorative screen facing a small pond. An inscription at the centre of the screen reads: Major-General Lord Cheylesmore, GBE, KCMG, KCMO, Grenadier Guards. Born 1848. Died 1925. Soldier, administrator, philanthropist and steadfast friend.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5088, -0.1209
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2R 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Opening
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Sources
- osm: node/3191837139 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cheylesmore Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheylesmore Memorial?
- Cheylesmore Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2R 0ET), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- Is Cheylesmore Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cheylesmore Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheylesmore Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2R 0ET. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.