Memorials & monuments · London
Raynes Park War Memorial
In or near Thames Ditton.
Raynes Park 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
- Raynes Park · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Raynes Park War Memorial is located in London, with the nearest railway station being Raynes Park, which is 0.4 km away. Admission is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SW20 9DG.
About
Raynes Park 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 1390947). 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 1329/0/10069 CHURCH WALK 06-AUG-04 Raynes Park War Memorial, St Saviour's Church GV II War memorial. Erected 1920-21. Designed by Arthur Blomfield and executed by the sculptor T Mewburn Crook. Portland stone. A two-step shallow plinth rises from a broad square stone base. The top section of the plinth is chamfered. Tall square battered cross shaft rises from the plinth, the slightly projecting lower section is inscribed with the names of all of the 99 men from Raynes Park who gave their lives during the Great War. The short arms of the cross each support a carved figure and the central section supports a smaller cross. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 491996 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Raynes Park War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4055, -0.2295
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW20 9DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Raynes Park — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670322 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raynes Park War Memorial?
- Raynes Park War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW20 9DG), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Raynes Park War Memorial?
- Raynes Park War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Raynes Park War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW20 9DG.
- When was Raynes Park War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by Arthur Blomfield.
- Is Raynes Park War Memorial a listed building?
- Raynes Park War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Raynes Park War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Raynes Park War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raynes Park War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Raynes Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW20 9DG.