Memorials & monuments · London
Petersham War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Petersham 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
- St Margarets · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Petersham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is St Margarets, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Petersham 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 1443722). 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 MATERIALS: granite memorial cross. DESCRIPTION: Petersham War Memorial is located within the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Peter (Grade II*-listed). The memorial consists of a tall plain granite Latin cross standing on a plinth, square on plan. The principal dedication is incised on one face of the plinth, reading TO GOD ALONE/ BE THE PRAISE/ IN GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919 1939 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. The commemorated names are recorded on the plinth’s other faces.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Petersham War Memorial is located in London and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4469, -0.3013
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- St Margarets — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q32945831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Petersham War Memorial?
- Petersham War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 7AB), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Petersham War Memorial?
- Petersham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Petersham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St Margarets, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 7AB.
- When was Petersham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Petersham War Memorial a listed building?
- Petersham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Petersham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Petersham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Petersham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St Margarets, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 7AB.