Memorials & monuments · London
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton
In or near Tyburn.
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton — 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
- Ealing Common · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin's War Memorial is located in West Acton, London, with the postcode W3 9ST. The nearest railway station is Ealing Common, approximately 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1437849). 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. DESCRIPTION: St Martin's War Memorial comprises a rough-hewn granite wheel-head cross and shaft set on a tapered plinth with the inscriptions leaded and painted black. In the centre of the cross is the inscription “HE GAVE HIMSELF”. The main inscription, located on the bottom of the shaft, reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN FROM / THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. The plinth bears the names of the fallen of the First World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Martin's War Memorial is located in West Acton, London. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5104, -0.2830
- District
- Ealing
- Parish
- Ealing, unparished area
- Postcode
- W3 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ealing Central and Acton
- Nearest railway station
- Ealing Common — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W3 9ST), in the parish of Ealing, unparished area.
- What is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Ealing Common, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W3 9ST.
- Is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton a listed building?
- St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's War Memorial, West Acton?
- The nearest railway station is Ealing Common, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W3 9ST.