Memorials & monuments · London
J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery
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J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery — 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
- Barons Court · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial in Margravine Cemetery, the nearest railway station is Barons Court, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442826). 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 The memorial comprises an approximately 3.6m high, four-sided, nine-ton granite pillar with an ornate carved curving top and a splayed base. It is set upon a single-stepped base. The 227 names of those who fell in the First World War are listed in black letters in recessed panels on the four sides of the pillar. A bronze wreath on the splayed base is inscribed in raised letters: ERECTED BY/ J. LYONS & CO LIMITED/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE STAFF WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. A granite trough* installed in 2002 to hold wreaths is set at the front of the pillar and carries an inscription which records the memorial’s relocation to Hammersmith. * Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 ('the Act') it is declared that these aforementioned features are not of special or historic interest. 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, 20 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial is located in Margravine Cemetery, London, in the Hammersmith and Fulham area. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4882, -0.2184
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- W6 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Nearest railway station
- Barons Court — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478516 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery?
- J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W6 8RP), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- What is J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery?
- J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Barons Court, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W6 8RP.
- Is J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery a listed building?
- J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to J Lyons and Company First World War Memorial, Margravine Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Barons Court, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W6 8RP.