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War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents

Free admission

War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Holy Innocents church, South Norwood - geograph.org.uk - 970307

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442659). 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 Stone Celtic cross, resting on a trapezoidal plinth on top of a stone base. The front of the plinth bears the inscription: IN MEMORY OF OUR COMRADES / WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / ST MARKS COY, NO. 969 / CHURCH LADS' BRIGADE / K.R.R.C. CADETS / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER / R.I.P. The right and left faces bear the names of the Fallen. 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, 3 March 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendmentment on 13/09/2017

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents is located in London. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.3971, -0.0797
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
SE25 6YD
Parliamentary constituency
Croydon West

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Frequently asked questions

Where is War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents?
War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE25 6YD), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
Is War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents a listed building?
War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents free to visit?
Yes, War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents is free to enter.
How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of Holy Innocents?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SE25 6YD. It sits within the Croydon West parliamentary constituency.