Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at Westow Street
War Memorial at Westow Street — 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
War Memorial at Westow Street is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442618). 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 A tall pillar made of Portland stone resting on a plinth which in turn rests on a stone base. The top of the pillar features decorated carvings of a cross between spiral elements. The front face bears the inscription: TO THE / MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF UPPER / NORWOOD / WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / --- / ALSO / COMMEMORATING / ALL THOSE / WHO DIED IN THE / 1939 - 1945 / WAR. Below this, on the plinth, is the inscription: AS A LASTING MEMORIAL / AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE NORWOOD / COTTAGE HOSPITAL WAS PROVIDED / AND THIS MONUMENT ERECTED. Below this in lower case italic is the (badly eroded) inscription: For their country they died / in [illegible] memory they live.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Westow Street is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4177, -0.0821
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE19 3RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Official site
- www.crystalpalacefoodmarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478492 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Westow Street?
- War Memorial at Westow Street is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE19 3RW), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial at Westow Street a listed building?
- War Memorial at Westow Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Westow Street free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Westow Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Westow Street?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE19 3RW. It sits within the Streatham and Croydon North parliamentary constituency.