Where is Old Coulsdon War Memorial?

Old Coulsdon War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR5 1EA), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.

How do I get to Old Coulsdon War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Coulsdon South, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR5 1EA.

Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial a listed building?

Old Coulsdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Old Coulsdon War Memorial is part of the Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.

Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Old Coulsdon War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Old Coulsdon War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Coulsdon South, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR5 1EA.

Memorials & monuments · London

Old Coulsdon War Memorial

In or near Netherne-on-the-Hill.

Free admission

Old Coulsdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Old Coulsdon War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5960500 — Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Coulsdon South · 1.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Old Coulsdon War Memorial, you can take a train to Coulsdon South station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CR5 1EA, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Old Coulsdon 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 1442725). 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 Tall pillar topped by a cross; at the base of the pillar is a pelican piercing its breast, the blood feeding three chicks, a centuries-old symbol of self-sacrifice, specifically the Passion of Christ. This rests on an octagonal plinth which bears the inscription: BY THE LONG ROAD THEY / TROD WITH SO MUCH FAITH AND / WITH SUCH DEVOTED AND SELF / SACRIFICING BRAVERY WE HAVE ARRIVED / AT VICTORY AND TODAY THEY HAVE / THEIR REWARD. The panels at the sides and back are inscribed with the names of the Fallen below the inscription: THESE MEN / OF COULSDON / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1919. The memorial rests on a large square base, sections of this and the plinth are decorated with inlaid stones. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI
National Nature Reserve: SOUTH LONDON DOWNS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old Coulsdon War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for military service.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.3074, -0.1200
District: Croydon
Parish: Croydon, unparished area
Postcode: CR5 1EA
Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
Established: 1919
Nearest railway station: Coulsdon South — 1.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q28771610 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Coulsdon War Memorial?: Old Coulsdon War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR5 1EA), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
What is Old Coulsdon War Memorial?: Old Coulsdon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Coulsdon War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Coulsdon South, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR5 1EA.
When was Old Coulsdon War Memorial built?: Built or established in 1919.
Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial a listed building?: Old Coulsdon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Old Coulsdon War Memorial is part of the Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
Is Old Coulsdon War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Old Coulsdon War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Coulsdon War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Coulsdon South, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR5 1EA.