Where is King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial?

King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 5NR), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.

Is King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial a listed building?

King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial?

Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 5NR. It sits within the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · London

King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial

Free admission

King's Royal Rifle Corps 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

King's Royal Rifle Corps 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 1445581). 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 Short stone pillar with a slightly pyramidal top, standing on a square platform. The front of the memorial bears a brass plaque of the King's Royal Rifle Corps regimental badge, which is in the form of a Maltese cross with crown, with the various campaigns of the Corps listed on the arms. The back of the memorial bears a plaque with the inscription: TO THE MEMORY OF ALL RANKS / OF THE RESERVE BATTALIONS OF / THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS / WHO TRAINED HERE AND / AFTERWARD GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR KING AND COUNTRY / 1916 - 1918. 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, 20 July 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 October 2025 to amend details in the description

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices of the regiment during various conflicts. Its significance lies in its historical context and architectural merit.

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Coordinates: 51.4383, -0.2302
District: Merton
Parish: Merton, unparished area
Postcode: SW19 5NR
Parliamentary constituency: Wimbledon
Established: 1929
Official site: www.wimbledonwindmill.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q65680117 (CC0)

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