Memorials & monuments · London
Chelsea War Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Chelsea 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
- Sloane Square · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chelsea War Memorial is located in Kensington and Chelsea, with the nearest railway station being Sloane Square, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chelsea 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 1391379). 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 249/0/10263 SLOANE SQUARE 05-SEP-05 Sloane Square Sloane Square war memorial II War memorial. Architect unknown. Portland Stone. An octagonal section cross with capped head on a tapered shaft on a moulded three stage base. A large bronze sword is affixed to its west face. The cross is surmounted on a plinth which is inscribed with the following: 'INVICTIS PAX / IN MEMORY OF THE / MEN AND WOMEN / OF CHELSEA / WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / MDCCCCXIV / MDCCCCVIII / AND / MCMXXXIX. MCMXLV / THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / THEIR SOULS TO THEIR GOD' (some of the inscription runs on to the step below). The plinth stands upon a wide base which consists of three deep steps upon three wider, shallower steps. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE: The Sloane Square war memorial is a simple but elegant and powerful structure. It is of special interest because of its innate historic significance and the link it makes between the local community and world events. 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: 494220 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Chelsea War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring the fallen soldiers from the Chelsea area. Visitors can explore the memorial's design and reflect on its significance in remembering those who served in the armed forces.
Place summary
Chelsea War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates the local residents who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The memorial serves as a historical tribute within the Chelsea area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4926, -0.1571
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1W 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Sloane Square — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.royalcourttheatre.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087074 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelsea War Memorial?
- Chelsea War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1W 8AS), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Chelsea War Memorial?
- Chelsea War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chelsea War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1W 8AS.
- When was Chelsea War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920. Designed by Reginald Blomfield.
- Is Chelsea War Memorial a listed building?
- Chelsea War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chelsea War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chelsea War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelsea War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1W 8AS.