Memorials & monuments · London
Greenhill War Memorial
In or near South Oxhey.
Greenhill 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
- Harrow-on-the-Hill · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Greenhill War Memorial, take the train to Harrow-on-the-Hill station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free.
About
Greenhill 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 1404081). 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 The memorial stands in the churchyard to the north of the Grade II listed church, overlooking the intersection of Station and Sheepcote Roads. It consists of a low rectangular Portland stone pillar with chamfered corners, slightly projecting cap and rustication at the base. The north face of the pillar is recessed and bears a bronze tablet bearing the following inscription: TO THE/ ENDURING MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF THE/ PARISH OF/ GREENHILL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ CAUSE OF FREEDOM/ 1939-1945. The pillar stands on a slightly domed, three-tier, wide octagonal, stone-paved base. 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, 16 February 2017.
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
Greenhill War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5827, -0.3318
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA1 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrow West
- Established
- 1951
- Nearest railway station
- Harrow-on-the-Hill — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675670 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenhill War Memorial?
- Greenhill War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA1 2JE), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Greenhill War Memorial?
- Greenhill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greenhill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA1 2JE.
- When was Greenhill War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1951.
- Is Greenhill War Memorial a listed building?
- Greenhill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Greenhill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Greenhill War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Greenhill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Greenhill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greenhill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA1 2JE.