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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· London

Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial

In or near Shortlands.

Free admission

Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Church of St Hilda, Crofton Park - geograph.org.uk - 4239154

Jim Osley β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Crofton Park Β· 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Crofton Park, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SE4 2DH, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Crofton Park (St Hilda's) 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 1449909). 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-style wheeled cross of Cornish granite, splaying onto a trapezoidal plinth; the front face bears the inscription: + TO THE GLORY OF / GOD AND IN LOVING / MEMORY OF THOSE FROM / THIS PARISH WHO HAVE / LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / A.D. 1914 - 1919 / THEIR NAME LIVETH / FOR EVERMORE, with the other three faces bearing the names of the Fallen. This rests on another trapezoidal plinth section, each face bearing further names. The whole rests on a two-step base, the corners of the bottom step each having a raised square block. 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, 30 January 2018.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial is a commemorative site honoring those who served in the wars. Visitors can pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by the community.

Place summary

Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the area's historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.4524, -0.0394
District
Lewisham
Parish
Lewisham, unparished area
Postcode
SE4 2DH
Parliamentary constituency
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Phone
+44 20 8291 6354
Established
1920
Nearest railway station
Crofton Park β€” 0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial?
Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE4 2DH), in the parish of Lewisham, unparished area.
What is Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial?
Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Crofton Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE4 2DH.
When was Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial built?
Built or established in 1920.
Is Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial a listed building?
Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Crofton Park (St Hilda's) War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Crofton Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE4 2DH.