Memorials & monuments · London
Barnes War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
Barnes 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
- Barnes Bridge · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Barnes War Memorial, you can take a train to Barnes Bridge station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SW13 9HL, and entry is free.
About
Barnes 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 1445501). 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 Tall octagonal stone shaft surmounted by a decorated gable, with sculpture of Christ. This rests on a plinth, each face of which bears a decorated shield hanging from a flower, representing the Instruments of the Passion. They are - front: the Crown of Thorns, with crossing Holy Sponge and Holy Lance; right: the hammer and tongs used to nail Christ to cross, with dice representing the casting of lots for Jesus's robes; back: the Cross; and left: the pillar and whips, representing the Flagellation of Christ. This rests on a two-step plinth, the front faces of which bears inscriptions - top: "1914 1919 and 1939 1945", and bottom: "Our Glorious Dead". This rests on a platform which overhangs a two-step base, the bottom splaying onto an area of paving. The front face of the base bears the inscription: "Whose names are inscribed within the church / on the [??] south aisle. 1914 - 1919". This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 6 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnes War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance. The structure is a notable example of commemorative architecture in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4748, -0.2417
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW13 9HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Barnes Bridge — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478722 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnes War Memorial?
- Barnes War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW13 9HL), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Barnes War Memorial?
- Barnes War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnes War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW13 9HL.
- When was Barnes War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Barnes War Memorial a listed building?
- Barnes War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barnes War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barnes War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnes War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW13 9HL.