Memorials & monuments · London
Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
Christ Church (Hampstead) 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
- Hampstead · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hampstead, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is NW3 1JD.
About
Christ Church (Hampstead) 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 1450696). 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 First World War memorial. DESCRIPTION: Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial is located between the north-west corner angle buttresses of Christ Church (Grade II-listed), on a raised area of hard-standing. It consists of a stone Celtic wheel-head cross with a four-sided shaft rising from a three-stepped base. The cross-head has decorative carved knot work to the arms and a circular emboss to the centre; the wheel has three circular embosses to each segment. The north-west face of the shaft carries the names of the dead, including their rank and regiment. All lettering is incised and painted black. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: the memorial is enclosed to either side within the angle buttresses of the church and stands within a small, curved area of raised hard-standing. A band of brick kerbing surmounted by modern, metal railings* denotes the north-western boundary. * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special architectural or historic interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is notable for its architectural significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5596, -0.1771
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 1JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479091 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial?
- Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 1JD), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial?
- Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW3 1JD.
- Is Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial a listed building?
- Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christ Church (Hampstead) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 1JD.