Memorials & monuments · London
Merrow War Memorial
Merrow 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
Merrow 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 1433598). 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 tall sandstone memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist (Grade II). It comprises a Latin cross rising from a moulded collar on an octagonal shaft. That stands on a plinth, square on plan, with on each side a rose carved in relief at the centre of a blind quatrefoil. The plinth is raised on a four-stepped base. The lower step has a slight overhang for the placement of floral tributes. The principal dedicatory inscription carved around the top step of the base reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED/ BY THE PEOPLE OF MERROW/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THE VILLAGE WHO IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR/ KING AND COUNTRY IN THE/ CAUSE OF JUSTICE AND HUMANITY. A bronze plaque fixed to a sloping stone support to the front of the lowest step records the 39 names from the First World War with, above, a plaque reading 1939-1945/ (13 NAMES). 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, 5 December 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merrow War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2457, -0.5270
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 2RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677941 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merrow War Memorial?
- Merrow War Memorial is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 2RQ), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- Is Merrow War Memorial a listed building?
- Merrow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Merrow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Merrow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merrow War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 2RQ. It sits within the Guildford parliamentary constituency.