Memorials & monuments · London
Clapham Common War Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Clapham Common 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
- Clapham Common · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Clapham Common War Memorial, which is located at postcode SW4 0QW. The nearest railway station is Clapham Common, just 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Clapham Common 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 1441831). 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 Tall Celtic cross made of roughly hewn granite, standing on a pedestal made of two unequally sized granite slabs. The top slab bears the inscription TO / THE MEN OF CLAPHAM / WHO DIED FOR ENGLAND / 1914 - 1919, the bottom slab bears the dates 1939 - 1945. The names of the First World War dead are recorded on two plaques affixed to the church outside the entrance (listed separately with the church). 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, 3 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapham Common War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed during conflicts. The memorial is a notable feature of Clapham Common, contributing to the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4624, -0.1426
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW4 0QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham Common — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478386 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapham Common War Memorial?
- Clapham Common War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW4 0QW), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Clapham Common War Memorial?
- Clapham Common War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clapham Common War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Common, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW4 0QW.
- Is Clapham Common War Memorial a listed building?
- Clapham Common War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clapham Common War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clapham Common War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapham Common War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham Common, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW4 0QW.