Memorials & monuments · London
Northwood War Memorial
In or near South Oxhey.
Northwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Bryn Holmes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northwood · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Northwood War Memorial, you can reach it via Northwood railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is HA6 2QF.
About
Northwood 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 1444974). 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 Cross atop a tall pillar, resting on a base. This sits on a square plinth, each face of which bears a slate plaque with gold lettering; the front face reads: TO NORTHWOOD MEN WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / AND IN SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY / THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, / AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD: / AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM, / NOT THE YEARS CONDEMN. / AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN / AND IN THE MORNING / WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. / LAURENCE BINYON. The other three faces bear the names of the Fallen, in two columns per plaque. The whole rests on a four-step base of mixed stone and brick. 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, 21 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Northwood War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in times of conflict. The memorial's designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6116, -0.4250
- District
- Hillingdon
- Parish
- Hillingdon, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA6 2QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Northwood — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478674 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northwood War Memorial?
- Northwood War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA6 2QF), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
- What is Northwood War Memorial?
- Northwood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Northwood, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA6 2QF.
- When was Northwood War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Northwood War Memorial a listed building?
- Northwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Northwood War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Northwood War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Northwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Northwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Northwood, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA6 2QF.