Memorials & monuments · London
Merton War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Merton 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
- South Merton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Merton War Memorial is located in Merton, London, with the postcode SW19 3HY. The nearest railway station is South Merton, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Merton 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 1390833). 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 1329/0/10066 CHURCH LANE 15-MAR-04 War Memorial CHURCH PATH War Memorial GV II War memorial. Designed 1920, erected 1921, architect H P Burke Downing. Tall cross on high plinth, incorporating a figure of Christ in Majesty and inscribed 'LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS', and 'IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MERTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1914- 18', to which were later added the words 'AND IN THE WAR 1939-45'. Burke Downing was a significant local architect in the arts and crafts style, and this is a good example of his work at its most severe. As well as a telling memorial to the local men who gave their lives, this monument has exceptional grouping with the listed Church of St Mary. Source The Architect, 4 February 1920 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 491139 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4104, -0.2021
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 3HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- South Merton — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670211 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merton War Memorial?
- Merton War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 3HY), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Merton War Memorial?
- Merton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Merton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 3HY.
- When was Merton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by H. P. Burke Downing.
- Is Merton War Memorial a listed building?
- Merton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Merton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Merton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Merton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 3HY.