Memorials & monuments · London
Clapham Park War Memorial
Clapham Park 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
Clapham Park 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 1441832). 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 is located outside the Church of the Holy Spirit, Narbonne Road and consists of a Calvary cross on a tapered octagonal shaft, which stands upon an octagonal plinth around which are two rows of Gothic-style inscriptions interspersed with symbolic decorations. The top row of the inscription reads IN EVER LIVING / MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH / WHO LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN / THE WAR OF / MCMXIV XVIII the lower row reads MAY GOD / THE ALL MERCIFUL / GRANT TO THEM / AND TO ALL / WHO DIED FOR / THEIR COUNTRY / HIS LIGHT AND / EVERLASTING LIFE. The whole stands on an octagonal single-stepped base. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapham Park War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4547, -0.1403
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW4 9JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478387 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapham Park War Memorial?
- Clapham Park War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW4 9JU), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- Is Clapham Park War Memorial a listed building?
- Clapham Park War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clapham Park War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clapham Park War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapham Park War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW4 9JU. It sits within the Clapham and Brixton Hill parliamentary constituency.