Memorials & monuments · London
Rainham Clocktower
Also known as: Rainham War Memorial
In or near Swanscombe.
Rainham Clocktower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rainham Clocktower, the nearest railway station is Rainham, located 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RM13 9YL, and entry is free.
About
Rainham Clocktower is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1920. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Also known as: Rainham War Memorial. Coordinates: 51.5185°, 0.1902°.
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Heritage listing
The Rainham War Memorial commemorates soldiers killed in both World Wars as well as civilian casualties of World War II.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Rainham War Memorial commemorates soldiers killed in both World Wars as well as civilian casualties of World War II.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5185, 0.1902
- District
- Havering
- Parish
- Havering, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM13 9YL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dagenham and Rainham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: w182673369 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rainham War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rainham War Memorial.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rainham Clocktower?
- Rainham Clocktower is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM13 9YL), in the parish of Havering, unparished area.
- What is Rainham Clocktower?
- Rainham Clocktower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rainham Clocktower?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM13 9YL.
- When was Rainham Clocktower built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Rainham Clocktower a listed building?
- Rainham Clocktower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rainham Clocktower free to visit?
- Yes, Rainham Clocktower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rainham Clocktower?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM13 9YL.