Memorials & monuments · London
Hendon War Memorial
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Hendon 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
- Hendon Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hendon War Memorial is located at postcode NW4 3BY in London, with the nearest railway station being Hendon Central, just 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hendon War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1922. Coordinates: 51.5856°, -0.2303°.
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Heritage listing
Hendon War Memorial in Hendon, North London is located on the central reservation at the junction between Watford Way and The Burroughs. It was unveiled on St George's Day, 23 April 1922, but was moved to its present location in 1962.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Hendon War Memorial is part of the Hendon United Synagogue, which serves as a vibrant community hub offering a range of activities for all ages. Visitors can engage in daily services, children's activities, and various community events.
From the Wikipedia article
Hendon War Memorial in Hendon, North London is located on the central reservation at the junction between Watford Way and The Burroughs. It was unveiled on St George's Day, 23 April 1922, but was moved to its present location in 1962.
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Background
History
By 1906, Sir Audley Neeld was building on the land that had been Renters Farm, starting with a new road from Station Road to Queens Road, later called Vivian Avenue. The eventual estate used many names associated with the family: Dallas, Audley, Elliot, Graham, Rundell, Vivian, Algernon and Neeld. Other names are associated with Neeld estates in Grittleton, including Alderton, Foscote, Sevington, and Allington. Hendon Central Underground station and the Watford Way were constructed in 1923. Originally, the road was planned to cut through the Neeld Estate, but in January 1924 a local ratepayers' group in Hendon Central, backed by Hendon Urban District Council, petitioned the County Council…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5856, -0.2303
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW4 3BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hendon
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Hendon Central — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2106297270 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hendon War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hendon War Memorial, Watford Way, London NW4 - geograph.org.uk - 404504.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hendon War Memorial?
- Hendon War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW4 3BY), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is Hendon War Memorial?
- Hendon War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hendon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hendon Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW4 3BY.
- When was Hendon War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Hendon War Memorial a listed building?
- Hendon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hendon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hendon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hendon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hendon Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW4 3BY.