Memorials & monuments · London
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Marathon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437849). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: St Martin's War Memorial comprises a rough-hewn granite wheel-head cross and shaft set on a tapered plinth with the inscriptions leaded and painted black. In the centre of the cross is the inscription “HE GAVE HIMSELF”. The main inscription, located on the bottom of the shaft, reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN FROM / THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. The plinth bears the names of the fallen of the First World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Martin's War Memorial is located in West Acton, London. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5104, -0.2830
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- W3 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing Central and Acton
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477894 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Richard Titmuss
Richard Titmuss — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
Twyford Church of England Academies Trust
Twyford Church of England Academies Trust — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
Ealing Common tube station
Ealing Common tube station — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · London
Performance Centre
Performance Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · London
Gaumont Acton
Gaumont Acton in England London, United Kingdom.
Hotels · London
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Ealing
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Ealing — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 9ST), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- Is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton a listed building?
- St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 9ST. It sits within the Ealing Central and Acton parliamentary constituency.