Memorials & monuments · London
8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial
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8th London Howitzer Brigade 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
- Nearest railway station
- Woolwich Arsenal · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial is located in Greenwich, London, with the postcode SE18 3RE. The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
8th London Howitzer Brigade 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 1441884). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial to the 8th London Howitzer Brigade is located on Plumstead Common. It consists of an altar-style memorial, said to convey the idea of sacrifice, with a stele rising from the back. The rear of the stone has a raised carving of a swastika, the brigade sign. The memorial is set upon a two-stepped base. The memorial has a later incised inscription on the front face where a plaque was located. This reads: TO THE/ GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ OUR FALLEN COMRADES/ OF THE 8TH LONDON/ HOWITZER BRIGADE/ R.F.A. T.F./ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914 TO 1918. The top step of the base is inscribed: THIS MEMORIAL/ IS ERECTED BY THEIR COMRADES AND FRIENDS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial is located in London. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating the service of the brigade. The memorial serves as a historical reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4819, 0.0756
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE18 3RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Woolwich Arsenal — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478400 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial?
- 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE18 3RE), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial?
- 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE18 3RE.
- When was 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial a listed building?
- 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to 8th London Howitzer Brigade War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE18 3RE.