Memorials & monuments · London
Bickley War Memorial
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Bickley 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
- Bickley · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bickley War Memorial is located in Bromley, London, with the nearest railway station being Bickley, just 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BR1 2AX.
About
Bickley 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 1465460). 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 war memorial unveiled in October 1920 and designed by Lieutenant Colonel WG Newton. MATERIALS & PLAN: the war memorial cross is located in the grounds of the Church of St George (Grade II listed, list entry number 1064311). The shaft, base and plinth are of limestone with a bronze orb and cross to the top. DESCRIPTION: The monument consists of a plinth of two steps which each have a moulded nosing formed of a fillet, astragal and cavetto. Above these is a cuboid base supporting an octagonal column shaft with a moulded octagonal capital On top of this is a bronze orb finial surmounted by a bronze cross. The south face of the base is inscribed 'MCMXIV / MCMXIX'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bickley War Memorial is located in London and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4018, 0.0494
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR1 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Bickley — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324535 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bickley War Memorial?
- Bickley War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR1 2AX), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Bickley War Memorial?
- Bickley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bickley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bickley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR1 2AX.
- When was Bickley War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920. Designed by William Godfrey Newton.
- Is Bickley War Memorial a listed building?
- Bickley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bickley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bickley War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bickley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bickley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bickley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bickley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR1 2AX.