Memorials & monuments · London
Chislehurst War Memorial
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Chislehurst War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chislehurst · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chislehurst War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chislehurst, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is BR7 6NN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chislehurst War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1920, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Eltham and Chislehurst parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area BR7.
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Heritage listing
Chislehurst () is an affluent suburban district of south-east London, England, in the London Borough of Bromley. It lies east of Bromley, south-west of Sidcup and north-west of Orpington, 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Before the creation of Greater London in 1965, it was in Kent. According to the 2021 census, Chislehurst has a population of 15,600 (rounded to the nearest 100).
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Chislehurst () is an affluent suburban district of south-east London, England, in the London Borough of Bromley. It lies east of Bromley, south-west of Sidcup and north-west of Orpington, 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Charing Cross. Before the creation of Greater London in 1965, it was in Kent. According to the 2021 census, Chislehurst has a population of 15,600 (rounded to the nearest 100).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.4125, 0.0739
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR7 6NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eltham and Chislehurst
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Chislehurst — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2626556684 (ODbL)
- commons: Chislehurst War Memorial (02).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Chislehurst War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chislehurst War Memorial?
- Chislehurst War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR7 6NN), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Chislehurst War Memorial?
- Chislehurst War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chislehurst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR7 6NN.
- When was Chislehurst War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Chislehurst War Memorial a listed building?
- Chislehurst War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chislehurst War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chislehurst War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chislehurst War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chislehurst War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chislehurst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chislehurst, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR7 6NN.