Memorials & monuments · London
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
In or near Covent Garden.
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chancery Lane · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is located in the City of London, postcode EC1N 7RR, and is easily accessible from Chancery Lane station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Royal Fusiliers 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 1064638). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
The Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is a memorial in London, dedicated to the members of the Royal Fusiliers killed in the World Wars, Russian Civil War and subsequent conflicts, along with members of a number of London Regiment battalions killed in the First World War. It consists of a bronze statue on a 16.5 feet (5.0 m) pedestal made of Portland stone. It was erected in 1922 at Holborn Bar, one of the ancient entry points to the City of London, on a traffic island in the middle of High Holborn, on the City's boundary with the London Borough of Camden, denoted by a dragon boundary mark on either side of the street.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is a historical site dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of the Royal Fusiliers regiment. Visitors can explore the memorial's intricate design and learn about the regiment's contributions throughout history.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is a memorial in London, dedicated to the members of the Royal Fusiliers killed in the World Wars, Russian Civil War and subsequent conflicts, along with members of a number of London Regiment battalions killed in the First World War. It consists of a bronze statue on a 16.5 feet (5.0 m) pedestal made of Portland stone. It was erected in 1922 at Holborn Bar, one of the ancient entry points to the City of London, on a traffic island in the middle of High Holborn, on the City's boundary with the London Borough of Camden, denoted by a dragon boundary mark on either side of the street. The site is near High Holborn's junction with Gray's Inn Road, and is close to the historic Staple Inn.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
An original intention to erect a memorial to the Royal London Fusiliers in a Royal Park shifted to Hounslow Barracks and then Holborn. A subscription list opened in 1919 and raised £3,000 by August 1920. The monument was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of London on 4 November 1922. The church of St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, about 450 yards east of the memorial, was selected as the regimental chapel in 1946. The memorial became a Grade II listed structure in 1972, upgraded to Grade II* in July 2017.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5181, -0.1108
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC1N 7RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Chancery Lane — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.graysinn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7374415 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Fusiliers War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Royal Fusiliers
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
4, 5 and 6 Staple Inn
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Prudential World War II Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Dragon boundary mark
Forts · 0.0 km
Waterhouse Square
Gardens · 0.1 km
Holborn Bars
Gardens · 0.1 km
Prudential World War I Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Barnard's Inn
Gardens · 0.1 km
Mercers' School
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
80 Fetter Lane
Gardens · 0.1 km
Holborn Muslim Community & Welfare Association
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Cittie of Yorke
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
The Royal Fusiliers
The Royal Fusiliers — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · London
4, 5 and 6 Staple Inn
4, 5 and 6 Staple Inn — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Prudential World War II Memorial
Prudential World War II Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · London
Dragon boundary mark
Dragon boundary mark — a martello broad in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · London
Waterhouse Square
Waterhouse Square — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · London
Holborn Bars
Holborn Bars — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · London
Premier Inn London Holborn
Premier Inn London Holborn — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 7
📷 7Hotels · London
Apex Temple Court Hotel
Apex Temple Court Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · London
Marrable's Hotel
Marrable's Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · London
Ye Olde Mitre
Ye Olde Mitre in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · London
The Seven Stars
The Seven Stars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · London
The Old Bank of England
The Old Bank of England — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 7More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Admiral Sir John Franklin
Admiral Sir John Franklin is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Fusiliers War Memorial?
- Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC1N 7RR), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Royal Fusiliers War Memorial?
- Royal Fusiliers War Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Fusiliers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chancery Lane, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC1N 7RR.
- When was Royal Fusiliers War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Royal Fusiliers War Memorial a listed building?
- Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Royal Fusiliers War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Fusiliers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chancery Lane, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC1N 7RR.