Memorials & monuments · London
Harrow on the Hill War Memorial
In or near South Oxhey.
Harrow on the Hill 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 · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Harrow on the Hill War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is HA1 3AQ.
About
Harrow on the Hill 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 1376638). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 19/03/2018 1157/0/10056 GROVE HILL Harrow on the Hill War Memorial (Formerly listed as Harrow on the Hill War Memorial, GROVE ROAD) 15-AUG-02 II War Memorial. 1921. William Douglas Caröe (1857-1938), architect. Portland stone. Free Gothic, in form of a wayside calvary cross. Octagonal base with four steps, inscribed with the names of the dead. Plinth with set-back corners; fielded panels to each face, the central one with raised gilded lettering (in Free Roman capitals) reading HARROW ON THE HILL TOWN MEMORIAL. Above is an octagonal frieze with inscription in Lombardic script opening TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY; lower register embellished with ball-flower ornament. Tapering cross on base above, with coped cover to top, cusped supports to transverse arms below. 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, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489730 Legacy System: LBS
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
Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and died in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5770, -0.3354
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA1 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrow West
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Harrow-on-the-Hill — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26657172 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harrow on the Hill War Memorial?
- Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA1 3AQ), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Harrow on the Hill War Memorial?
- Harrow on the Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harrow on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA1 3AQ.
- When was Harrow on the Hill War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by William Douglas Caroe.
- Is Harrow on the Hill War Memorial a listed building?
- Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harrow on the Hill War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harrow on the Hill War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harrow on the Hill War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harrow on the Hill War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harrow-on-the-Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA1 3AQ.