Memorials & monuments · London
East Peckham War Memorial
East Peckham 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
East Peckham 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 1458301). 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 First World War memorial. The names of the fallen from the Second World War were subsequently added. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in front of the west end of the Church of the Holy Trinity. It consists of a wheel cross on a two-tier plinth set on a two-tier base. The front face of the cross and the shaft are decorated with carved Celtic knot-work designs. The incised inscription on the front face of the shaft reads TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF/ THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT/ WAR/ 1914-1918. On the rear of the shaft an additional inscription reads AND/ OF THOSE/ WHO FELL/ IN THE WORLD/ WAR/ 1939-1945. The names of the 47 fallen from the First World War are inscribed on the front face of the plinth and the 11 of the Second World War (with their rank) on the rear face.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Peckham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifices. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2172, 0.3814
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- East Peckham
- Postcode
- TN12 5LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479812 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Peckham War Memorial?
- East Peckham War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 5LH), in the parish of East Peckham.
- Is East Peckham War Memorial a listed building?
- East Peckham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Peckham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Peckham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Peckham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 5LH. It sits within the Tonbridge parliamentary constituency.