Memorials & monuments · London
Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial
Hoo St Werburgh 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
Hoo St Werburgh 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 1451504). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a granite wheel headed cross, carved with a long sword (point downwards). The cross sits upon a rubble-faced tapering square plinth, which in turn sits upon a rubble-faced single step. The memorial sits within a circular paved area. Each face of the plinth has a dressed panel bearing inscriptions in black leaded letters. The inscriptions read TO THE / GREATER GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE // NAMES // OUR / GLORIOUS / DEAD // 1939 – 1945 / NAMES //.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is located in London. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial stands as a significant tribute to local contributions during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4181, 0.5644
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Hoo St. Werburgh
- Postcode
- ME3 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479157 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial?
- Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME3 9AZ), in the parish of Hoo St. Werburgh.
- Is Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hoo St Werburgh War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME3 9AZ. It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency.