Memorials & monuments · London
Greenford War Memorial
In or near South Oxhey.
Greenford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Ray Stanton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- South Greenford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Greenford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is South Greenford, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Greenford 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 1441331). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated on a green at the junction of The Broadway, Ruislip Road and Oldfield Lane South, and it comprises a cross with a circular face in which is a small cross encircled by a laurel wreath carved in relief. The cross surmounts a shaft set on a three-stepped base. The inscription reads: 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ YE WHO LIVE ON MID ENGLISH PASTURES GREEN/ REMEMBER US, AND THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The other three sides of the steps carry the names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greenford War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a notable tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5286, -0.3554
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- UB6 9QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing North
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- South Greenford — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28778039 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenford War Memorial?
- Greenford War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB6 9QA), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- What is Greenford War Memorial?
- Greenford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greenford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Greenford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB6 9QA.
- When was Greenford War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Greenford War Memorial a listed building?
- Greenford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Greenford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Greenford War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Greenford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Greenford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greenford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Greenford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB6 9QA.