Memorials & monuments · London
Biggin Hill Memorial Column
In or near Tatsfield.
Biggin Hill Memorial Column — 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
- Woldingham · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Biggin Hill Memorial Column is located in Bromley, London, with the postcode TN16 3DY. The nearest railway station is Woldingham, which is 6.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Biggin Hill Memorial Column is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1432781). 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 War memorial, 1923, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: brick base surmounted by a stepped plinth and square column with capstone on top. The inscription is carved on two sides of the column and base. Side One: (NAMES)/ TO THE FALLEN OF THIS PARISH/ THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. Side Two: (NAMES). Lead cross inlaid in the lower base under the inscription.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Biggin Hill Memorial Column is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates the aircrew who served during the Battle of Britain. The column serves as a significant tribute to the contributions made in this pivotal conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3163, 0.0330
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN16 3DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Woldingham — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.better.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27923856 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggin Hill Memorial Column?
- Biggin Hill Memorial Column is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TN16 3DY), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Biggin Hill Memorial Column?
- Biggin Hill Memorial Column — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Biggin Hill Memorial Column?
- The nearest railway station is Woldingham, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN16 3DY.
- When was Biggin Hill Memorial Column built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Biggin Hill Memorial Column a listed building?
- Biggin Hill Memorial Column is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Biggin Hill Memorial Column free to visit?
- Yes, Biggin Hill Memorial Column is free to enter.
- How do I get to Biggin Hill Memorial Column?
- The nearest railway station is Woldingham, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN16 3DY.