Memorials & monuments · London
Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial
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Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Purley Oaks · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Croydon Battle of Britain RAF 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 1991, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Croydon West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area CR0.
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Place summary
The Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial is a modern memorial located in Croydon, London (postcode CR0). Established in 1991, it commemorates the bravery of Royal Air Force personnel during the Battle of Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3529, -0.1158
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 4RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Established
- 1991
- Nearest railway station
- Purley Oaks — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2896360649 (ODbL)
- commons: R.A.F. Memorial, Croydon Airport - geograph.org.uk - 1208193.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial?
- Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 4RS), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial?
- Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 4RS.
- When was Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1991.
- Is Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croydon Battle of Britain RAF Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 4RS.