Memorials & monuments · London
Burgess Park War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Burgess Park 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
- Denmark Hill · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burgess Park War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SE5 7TW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Burgess Park 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 1444721). 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 Bronze statue of Christ in a long flowing robe, his head bowed, and holding up a crown of thorns in his hands. Beneath Christ's right heel is the author's signature: ARILD ROSENKRANTZ / 1919. This stands on a limestone and granite plinth forming part of the outer boundary wall to the church; the front face of the plinth bears the inscription: TO THE / MEMORY / OF THOSE / WHO / SERVED / 1914 - 1918. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burgess Park War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4818, -0.0855
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE5 7TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peckham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Denmark Hill — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q37845109 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgess Park War Memorial?
- Burgess Park War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE5 7TW), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Burgess Park War Memorial?
- Burgess Park War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burgess Park War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE5 7TW.
- When was Burgess Park War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Burgess Park War Memorial a listed building?
- Burgess Park War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burgess Park War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burgess Park War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burgess Park War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE5 7TW.