Memorials & monuments · London
Riddlesdown War Memorial
Riddlesdown 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
Riddlesdown 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 1442717). 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 Tall stone octagonal pillar, topped by a gabled Calvary. This rests on an X-shaped plinth, each face of which bears inscriptions. The front three read as follows - the left-most: ALSO / OF THOSE / WHO DIED / IN THE / WORLD WAR / A.D. / 1939 - 1945; the middle: IN HONOURED AND / LOVING MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO MADE / THE GREAT SACRIFICE / IN THE WORLD WAR / ANNO DOMINE 1914 - 1918 / IN THE HOPE OF PEACE / & GOODWILL ON EARTH; and the right: MAY THEY FIND PEACE AND JOY / + / JESUS SAID: / A NEW COMMANDMENT / I GIVE UNTO YOU / THAT YE LOVE / ONE ANOTHER. The other faces bear the names of the Fallen, with those from the Second World War listed on a face headed with '1939 - 1945'. The memorial rests on a square base. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Riddlesdown War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3303, -0.1076
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR8 2DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon South
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478510 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riddlesdown War Memorial?
- Riddlesdown War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR8 2DZ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- Is Riddlesdown War Memorial a listed building?
- Riddlesdown War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Riddlesdown War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Riddlesdown War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Riddlesdown War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CR8 2DZ. It sits within the Croydon South parliamentary constituency.