Memorials & monuments · London
St Mary Cray War Memorial
In or near Crockenhill.
St Mary Cray 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
- St Mary Cray · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary Cray War Memorial, head to the nearest railway station, St Mary Cray, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BR5 3NL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Mary Cray 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 1445170). 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 Wheel headed cross on a tall shaft, which sits atop a slightly trapezoidal plinth, all of Portland stone. The front face originally bore an inscription which has since eroded so badly as to be illegible; according to sources it read: THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 / TO THE GREAT AND IMPERISHABLE MEMORY OF / THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE LASTING / WELFARE OF THEIR COUNTRY / LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS: / WE LIFT THEM UP UNTO THE LORD. Over this there is now a metal plaque, which reads: THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED TO / THE MEMORY OF OFFICERS AND MEN / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / (THEIR NAMES ARE COMMEMORATED / IN FULL INSIDE THE CHURCH). The plinth rests upon a stone platform. 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, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mary Cray War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3951, 0.1149
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR5 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orpington
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- St Mary Cray — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478699 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Cray War Memorial?
- St Mary Cray War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR5 3NL), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Cray War Memorial?
- St Mary Cray War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary Cray War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR5 3NL.
- When was St Mary Cray War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is St Mary Cray War Memorial a listed building?
- St Mary Cray War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Cray War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary Cray War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary Cray War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Cray War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Cray War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR5 3NL.