Memorials & monuments · London
Limehouse War Memorial
Limehouse War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Limehouse · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Limehouse War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1923, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bethnal Green and Stepney parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area E14.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. COMMERCIAL ROAD E14 4431 (South Side) Churchyard War Memorial at Church of St Anne's TQ 3681 17/623 II GV 2. Post 1918. War Memorial to 1914-18 War. Cruciform plan. White stone; approached by 4 steps with balustrades from each of 4 sides. Plinth, at centre of this cross, of white stone with bronze pictorial panel in low relief and surmounted by bronze figure of Christ in blessing. The Garden Wall to former St Anne's Rectory, Limehouse Town Hall, St Anne's Parish Church, Chuchyard Wall, Railings, Gates, Gate Piers and War Memorial form a group with No 2 and Nos 11 to 23 (odd) Newell Street and the Limehouse Church Institute, Three Colt Street. Listing NGR: TQ3680581077 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 17 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 205888 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Limehouse War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the London borough of Tower Hamlets (postcode E14). Established in 1923, it commemorates those who served in conflicts. The memorial is a notable example of modern memorial architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5110, -0.0416
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bethnal Green and Stepney
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Limehouse — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: n6559928503 (ODbL)
- commons: Limehouse War Memorial (West View - 01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Limehouse War Memorial?
- Limehouse War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 8DS), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- When was Limehouse War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Limehouse War Memorial a listed building?
- Limehouse War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Limehouse War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Limehouse War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Limehouse War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 8DS.