Memorials & monuments · London
Hanworth War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Hanworth 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
- Hanworth Halt · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hanworth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hanworth Halt, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hanworth 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 1453282). 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 First World War memorial. Dedicated in 1920. Plaque to the fallen of the Second World War subsequently added. Relocated to its present location in the 1970s. MATERIALS: Cornish granite and York stone. Lead lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands at the northern corner of a plot of land at the junction of Main Street and Green Lane. It consists of a rough-hewn granite St Cuthbert’s cross rising from a base with three-step pedestal. The base and upper step are of rough-hewn granite. The lower steps are of York stone of late C20 or early-C21 date. The front face of the base bears the inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE/ OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 -1918/ LIVE YE FOR ENGLAND, WE FOR ENGLAND DIED. The other faces record the 55 names of the fallen. At the foot of the pedestal is a small rough-hewn plinth bearing a slate tablet with the inscription: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE/ 1939 - 1945 WAR.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hanworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4296, -0.3903
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW13 6TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Feltham and Heston
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hanworth Halt — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q57895089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hanworth War Memorial?
- Hanworth War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW13 6TR), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Hanworth War Memorial?
- Hanworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hanworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hanworth Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW13 6TR.
- When was Hanworth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Hanworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Hanworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hanworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hanworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hanworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hanworth Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW13 6TR.