Memorials & monuments · London
Hackney Wick Great War Memorial
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Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is located at postcode E9 5EJ, with the nearest railway station being Hackney Wick, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hackney Wick Great War 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 1921, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hackney South and Shoreditch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area E9.
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Heritage listing
Details Hackney Wick Great War Memorial stands in the north-eastern corner of Victoria Park, a Registered Historic Park and Garden (Grade II* listed). The memorial is constructed of Cornish granite and takes the form of a tapering obelisk on a square plinth. The obelisk and plinth stand on a two-stepped base. The base is a little over 1m square, and the memorial is approximately 3.5m in height. Metre high iron railings surround the memorial at a distance of 40cm. The names and units of the fallen are inscribed on all four sides of the plinth and on two sides of the stepped base. On the east facing side is inscribed: TO THE MEMORY OF/ HACKNEY WICK MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. Below this are the names of 50 men: 40 on the plinth and a further 10 on the stepped base. The northern side of the plinth has the names of 55 men, with a further eight on the base. The southern side has the names of 54 men, with 54 names also inscribed on the western side. In total the memorial bears the names of 221 Hackney Wick men. 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, 17 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is a modern memorial located in the Hackney area of London, postcode E9. Established in 1921, it is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5428, -0.0303
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E9 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Wick — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n4989731913 (ODbL)
- commons: Hackney wick3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hackney Wick Great War Memorial?
- Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E9 5EJ), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Hackney Wick Great War Memorial?
- Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hackney Wick Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E9 5EJ.
- When was Hackney Wick Great War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Hackney Wick Great War Memorial a listed building?
- Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hackney Wick Great War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hackney Wick Great War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hackney Wick Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E9 5EJ.