Memorials & monuments · London
Pinner War Memorial
Pinner 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Pinner 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 1246345). 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 TQ1289NW 1157/12/10036 20-APR-01 HIGH STREET Pinner War Memorial GV II War memorial. 1921 by (Sir) Bertram Mackennal. Buff Derbyshire sandstone on a granite base with bronze inscription tablets. Each face of the square shaft consists of a raised cross, above which is a wreath with fillets. The shaft, with a shallow pyramidal top, stands on a five-stage stepped base; the second highest is loped and the lowest is of granite. Principal inscription reads 'IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM PINNER WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914-1919. IT IS BETTER FOR US TO DIE IN BATTLE THAN TO BEHOLD THE CALAMITY OF OUR PEOPLE'. HISTORY: This memorial was unveiled on 16th January 1921 by Maj-Gen Lord Cheylesmore, chairman of the Middlesex Territorial Association. See Harrow Observer, 21st January 1921. 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, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 487348 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pinner War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates the local residents who served in conflicts, serving as a significant landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5944, -0.3799
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA5 5PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q26538769 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pinner War Memorial?
- Pinner War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA5 5PW), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- Is Pinner War Memorial a listed building?
- Pinner War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pinner War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pinner War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pinner War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HA5 5PW. It sits within the Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner parliamentary constituency.