Memorials & monuments · London
Old Malden War Memorial
Old Malden 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
Old Malden 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 1444327). 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 A tall and attractive wooden aedicule, displaying both Classical and Gothic influences. The top is a Classical pediment, the tympanum bearing a carving of a crown within a laurel wreath, with symbols for the Greek letters Alpha and Omega on either side. Below this is a recessed shrine: the back panel bears a bronze crucifix with Christ sculpture, below which is a plaque reading: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. / BRETHREN PRAY FOR US. The left and right side panels bear bronze plaques with the names of the Fallen, arranged by year and date. The platform of the shrine holds two diamond-shaped flower-pots, and the front of its bottom edge bears a plaque reading: + 1939 - 1945 WAR AND ALL WARS SINCE +. This rests on a Gothic style base with Corinthian pillars bearing the inscription in a square "1914 / 1918". The whole rests on a stone platform. 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, 21 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Malden War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and honours their sacrifices. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3821, -0.2609
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT4 7RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1923
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478622 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Malden War Memorial?
- Old Malden War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT4 7RY), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- Is Old Malden War Memorial a listed building?
- Old Malden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Malden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Old Malden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Malden War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KT4 7RY. It sits within the Wimbledon parliamentary constituency.