Memorials & monuments · London
Harlington War Memorial
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Harlington 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
- Hayes and Harlington · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Harlington War Memorial is located in Hillingdon, London, with the postcode UB3 5DN. The nearest railway station is Hayes and Harlington, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Harlington War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Hayes and Harlington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hayes and Harlington, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area UB3.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War stone Celtic cross war memorial with later Second World War additions. Materials: stone. Description: tall stone Celtic cross. This stands atop a three-step base on a trapezoidal plinth upon a stone platform. The front face of the middle step bears the inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GO. The front face of the plinth is inscribed: THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED / IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / (names, in three columns). The back face reads: AND OF THOSE WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (NAMES) / KOREA 1951 / (NAME).
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
Harlington War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the London region, specifically in the unparished area of Hillingdon (postcode UB3). It is recognised for its historical significance and contributes to the character of the surrounding area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4922, -0.4341
- District
- Hillingdon
- Parish
- Hillingdon, unparished area
- Postcode
- UB3 5DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hayes and Harlington
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes and Harlington — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: n10879156604 (ODbL)
- commons: Church of S. Peter & S. Paul, Harlington & war memorial, late August 2013.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harlington War Memorial?
- Harlington War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB3 5DN), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
- What is Harlington War Memorial?
- Harlington War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harlington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes and Harlington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB3 5DN.
- Is Harlington War Memorial a listed building?
- Harlington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harlington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Harlington War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harlington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harlington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harlington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes and Harlington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB3 5DN.