Memorials & monuments · London
Wimbledon Park War Memorial
Wimbledon Park 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
Wimbledon Park 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 1445669). 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 Gabled cross replete with Christ sculpture, atop a tall octagonal shaft. This rests on an octagonal plinth, the faces of which are alternately decorated with quatrefoil-style designs and the names of the Fallen. The plinth rests on a two-step octagonal base; the upper section bears the words "LEST.WE.FORGET" on its front face, with "A.D. 1914" and "A.D. 1918" on the faces to either side. 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, 20 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wimbledon Park War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and stands as a notable landmark within the park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4431, -0.2190
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 6EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478729 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimbledon Park War Memorial?
- Wimbledon Park War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 6EG), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- Is Wimbledon Park War Memorial a listed building?
- Wimbledon Park War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wimbledon Park War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wimbledon Park War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimbledon Park War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 6EG. It sits within the Putney parliamentary constituency.