Memorials & monuments · London
Edgware War Memorial
In or near Elstree.
Edgware 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
- Edgware · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Edgware War Memorial, you can take a train to Edgware station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is HA8 7DB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Edgware 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 1360809). 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 1157/0/10059 HIGH STREET 18-JUN-02 Edgware War Memorial II Edgware War Memorial. 1920. Mason unknown. Celtic cross of hammer-dressed grey Cornish granite on three-stage base, set within nine granite dwarf posts. Lists of Edgware's First World War casualties arranged by year on north and south faces of base. Foot of cross on north and south sides inscribed 'FOR REMEMBRANCE'; 'Let us here highly resolve that these heroic dead shall not have died in vain' on base, north and south sides. Base on east side inscribed 'Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for a friend'. Base on west side inscribed 'He that loseth his life for my sake shall find it'. HISTORY: the cross was unveiled on 27 March 1920. It lists the names of the 55 men of Edgware who died in the Great War of 1914-19. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489571 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Edgware War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6113, -0.2802
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA8 7DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrow East
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Edgware — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26642865 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edgware War Memorial?
- Edgware War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA8 7DB), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Edgware War Memorial?
- Edgware War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Edgware War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edgware, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA8 7DB.
- When was Edgware War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Edgware War Memorial a listed building?
- Edgware War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Edgware War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Edgware War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edgware War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edgware, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA8 7DB.