Memorials & monuments · London
New Barnet War Memorial
Also known as: New Barnet (East Barnet Valley) War Memorial
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New Barnet 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
- New Barnet · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the New Barnet War Memorial, which is located at postcode EN5 1FJ. The nearest railway station is New Barnet, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
New Barnet War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1921. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Also known as: New Barnet (East Barnet Valley) War Memorial. Coordinates: 51.6497°, -0.1751°.
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Heritage listing
The New Barnet War Memorial stands on a triangular plot at the junction of Station Road and Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet. It is grade II listed with Historic England. The memorial was built in 1921 to commemorate the deaths in the First World War of the men of the former district of East Barnet Valley. It was designed by Newbury Abbot Trent ARA and unveiled by Viscount Hampden, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion the Hertfordshire Regiment during the war. It records the names of 277 men and one woman. The names of 136 men who died in the Second World War were subsequently added following a campaign by Catherine Loveday.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The New Barnet War Memorial is a prominent structure located at the junction of Station Road and Lyonsdown Road in Barnet, London. It commemorates the fallen soldiers of both World Wars, featuring a tall column topped with a bronze allegory of 'Winged Victory' and inscribed names of the deceased.
From the Wikipedia article
The New Barnet War Memorial stands on a triangular plot at the junction of Station Road and Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet. It is grade II listed with Historic England. The memorial was built in 1921 to commemorate the deaths in the First World War of the men of the former district of East Barnet Valley. It was designed by Newbury Abbot Trent ARA and unveiled by Viscount Hampden, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion the Hertfordshire Regiment during the war. It records the names of 277 men and one woman. The names of 136 men who died in the Second World War were subsequently added following a campaign by Catherine Loveday. The memorial is surmounted by a bronze allegorical figure of "winged victory" holding a palm leaf on a globe atop an obelisk of Portland stone.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6497, -0.1751
- District
- Barnet
- Parish
- Barnet, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN5 1FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chipping Barnet
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- New Barnet — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5839925006 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: New Barnet War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: New Barnet war memorial.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Barnet War Memorial?
- New Barnet War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN5 1FJ), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
- What is New Barnet War Memorial?
- New Barnet War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Barnet War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN5 1FJ.
- When was New Barnet War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is New Barnet War Memorial a listed building?
- New Barnet War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is New Barnet War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, New Barnet War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Barnet War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN5 1FJ.