Memorials & monuments · London
Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial
In or near City of London.
Shadwell (St Paul's) 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
- Shadwell · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shadwell, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is E1W 3DJ, and entry is free.
About
Shadwell (St Paul's) 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 1451182). 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 A hooded calvary cross with INRI scroll set on a stone plinth. The inscription on the front face of the plinth reads AMDG* / IN LOVING AND / HONOURED MEMORY / OF THE / MEN OF SHADWELL / WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1918 / RIP. The whole stands on a three-stepped stone base. * This is a traditional Jesuit motto standing for 'Ad Maiorum Dei Gloriam', Latin for 'to the greater glory of God'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in conflict. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5096, -0.0517
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 3DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Shadwell — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.squidmarkets.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479132 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial?
- Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 3DJ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial?
- Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 3DJ.
- Is Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial a listed building?
- Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shadwell (St Paul's) War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shadwell, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 3DJ.