Memorials & monuments · London
Putney War Memorial
Putney 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
Putney 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 1445630). 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 First World War stone cross war memorial, set on a plinth. Second World War inscriptions added later. Materials: stone cross war memorial. Description: decorated cross with Christ sculpture, atop a tall an octagonal shaft, the upper most part of which is decorated with a band of carved roses. This rests on a three-step octagonal plinth. Inscription: the upper and lower tiers of the memorial bear the following inscriptions: Front upper: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN / THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY / DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS; front lower: + IN MEMORY OF THE MEN / FROM PUTNEY WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT & VICTORIOUS WAR; right upper: 1939 - 1945 / IN HONOURED MEMORY OF; right lower: THE CIVILIANS OF PUTNEY / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN / THE SECOND WORLD WAR; back lower: TO THOSE THAT PAID / THE ULTIMATE PRICE IN / ALL WARS AND CONFLICTS; left upper: 1939 - 1945 / THE SECOND WORLD WAR / IN HONOURED MEMORY OF and left lower: MEN AND WOMEN OF PUTNEY / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES SERVING / IN HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Putney War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4655, -0.2140
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW15 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q61409495 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Putney War Memorial?
- Putney War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 1SN), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- Is Putney War Memorial a listed building?
- Putney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Putney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Putney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Putney War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 1SN. It sits within the Putney parliamentary constituency.