Memorials & monuments · London
Hampstead War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
Hampstead 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
- Hampstead · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hampstead War Memorial is located in Camden, London, with the postcode NW3 7ES. The nearest railway station is Hampstead, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hampstead 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 1423688). 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
The Hampstead War Memorial is located in front of Heath House opposite Jack Straw's Castle, on the northern fringes of Hampstead Heath in London where North End Way, Heath Street and Spaniards Road meet. The memorial marks the deaths of local individuals who died fighting in the First World War and the Second World War. It was dedicated on 4 May 1922 by the Bishop of Willesden, William Perrin, in a ceremony attended by Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend. The memorial is a tall thin stone obelisk on a square plinth with a three-step base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Hampstead War Memorial is located in front of Heath House opposite Jack Straw's Castle, on the northern fringes of Hampstead Heath in London where North End Way, Heath Street and Spaniards Road meet. The memorial marks the deaths of local individuals who died fighting in the First World War and the Second World War. It was dedicated on 4 May 1922 by the Bishop of Willesden, William Perrin, in a ceremony attended by Major General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend. The memorial is a tall thin stone obelisk on a square plinth with a three-step base. The memorial has been Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England since 2015.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5628, -0.1797
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW3 7ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Hampstead — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087674 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hampstead War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampstead War Memorial?
- Hampstead War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW3 7ES), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Hampstead War Memorial?
- Hampstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW3 7ES.
- When was Hampstead War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922. Designed by Reginald Blomfield.
- Is Hampstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Hampstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hampstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hampstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hampstead, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW3 7ES.