Memorials & monuments · London
Homerton War Memorial
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Homerton 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
- Homerton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Homerton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Homerton, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Homerton War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1919, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hackney South and Shoreditch parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Homerton, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area E9.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial stands in the grounds of the Church of St Barnabas facing Homerton High Street. The wheel-head cross rises from a tapering shaft, set on a tapering plinth. The front face of the cross and the top half of the shaft are elaborately decorated with Celtic knot-work carvings. The whole stands on a stone step, set into a square-shaped flower bed area demarcated by short stone walls and pillars. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face of the plinth reads TO THE LASTING GLORY / AND REMEMBRANCE / OF THE HEROES BELONGING / TO THIS CHURCH & PARISH / WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Homerton War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. It features inscriptions and plaques that detail the names of local individuals who lost their lives in various conflicts.
Place summary
Homerton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Hackney, London, E9. Established in 1919, it commemorates those who served in conflicts. The memorial is an example of modern design, reflecting the era in which it was created.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5487, -0.0426
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E9 6DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Phone
- +44 7946 555167
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Homerton — 0.2 km
- Official site
- tfl.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n8102380504 (ODbL)
- commons: Homerton War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Homerton War Memorial?
- Homerton War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E9 6DL), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Homerton War Memorial?
- Homerton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Homerton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Homerton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E9 6DL.
- When was Homerton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Homerton War Memorial a listed building?
- Homerton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Homerton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Homerton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Homerton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Homerton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E9 6DL.