Memorials & monuments · London
King's College School War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
King's College School 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
- Raynes Park · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King's College School War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Raynes Park, located 1.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SW19 4RJ.
About
King's College School 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 1445698). 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 Bronze sculpture of nude male youth, hands held aloft and looking upwards; in his left hand he holds a laurel wreath of Victory. This stands atop a cylindrical Grecian pedestal, the uppermost section forming an urn-like element decorated with dentils and acanthus leave carvings. Five panels on the pedestal bears the names of the Fallen in alphabetical order. At its base is a tablet with a laurel wreath in relief, above which is an inscription in Greek, which translates as: "Theirs is the prize of fair-garlanded death." 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
King's College School War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site. The memorial is part of the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4212, -0.2257
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 4RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.southsidehouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478731 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's College School War Memorial?
- King's College School War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 4RJ), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is King's College School War Memorial?
- King's College School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King's College School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 4RJ.
- When was King's College School War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by Arthur Stratton.
- Is King's College School War Memorial a listed building?
- King's College School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is King's College School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, King's College School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's College School War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 4RJ.