Memorials & monuments · London
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon
In or near City of London.
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon — 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
- Highbury & Islington · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon is located in Islington, London, with the postcode N5 1RA. The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1298031). 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 ISLINGTON TQ3184NE HIGHBURY FIELDS 635-1/46/455 (South side) Boer War memorial and flanking cannon GV II War memorial. At the corner of Highbury Fields between Highbury Crescent and Highbury Place. 1905. By Bertram Mackennal. Plinth of granite, pedestal of Portland stone with bronze plaques, the cornice to the south loaded with emblems of war in bronze, the bronze statue above a female figure holding up a wreath. The memorial is flanked by two cast-iron cannon which may not form part of the original memorial. (A.Stuart Gray: Edwardian architecture. A biographical dictionary: London: 1985-). Listing NGR: TQ3162384798 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, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 368965 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boer War Memorial and Flanking Cannon is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates the British soldiers who fought in the Boer War, reflecting the era's military history and cultural values.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5467, -0.1032
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N5 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington North
- Established
- 1905
- Nearest railway station
- Highbury & Islington — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26585561 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon?
- Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N5 1RA), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon?
- Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode N5 1RA.
- When was Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon built?
- Built or established in 1905.
- Is Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon a listed building?
- Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial And Flanking Cannon?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N5 1RA.