Memorials & monuments · London
Kew War Memorial
In or near Tyburn.
Kew 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
- Kew Bridge · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kew War Memorial is located in Richmond upon Thames, postcode TW9 3BW. The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kew 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 1425802). 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 war memorial is located in a prominent position at the corner of Kew Green, next to the Church of St Anne (listed Grade II*), adjacent to Kew Road which leads down some 350m from the River Thames. The memorial stands about 5m high and comprises a Portland stone cross on an octagonal tapering shaft. It has an octagonal plinth and two-stepped base. A bronze plaque is fixed to the south-facing plinth which reads: THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR/ EVERMORE/ THE NAMES OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN THE TWO WARS/1914-1918 AND 1939-1945/ ARE INSCRIBED IN THE ADJACENT/ CHURCH OF ST ANNE/ THIS IS THE MEMORIAL OF THEIR/ HONOUR AND OF THE GRATITUDE/ OF THE PEOPLE OF KEW. The other faces of the plinth are plain. The names of those who died are recorded on the Lady Chapel Screen of the adjacent Church of St Anne. The modern railings around the memorial are not included in the listing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Kew War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. It features inscriptions and symbolic elements that honor the memory of the fallen soldiers.
Place summary
Kew War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces during wartime. The memorial's designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4835, -0.2874
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Kew Bridge — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.pmsa.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087677 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kew War Memorial?
- Kew War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 3BW), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Kew War Memorial?
- Kew War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kew War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 3BW.
- When was Kew War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Kew War Memorial a listed building?
- Kew War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kew War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kew War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kew War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kew Bridge, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 3BW.