Memorials & monuments · London
Stanmore War Memorial
In or near Elstree.
Stanmore 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
- Stanmore · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Stanmore War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stanmore, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HA7 4AQ, and entry is free.
About
Stanmore 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 1096148). 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 1157/0/10063 OLD CHURCH LANE 03-MAR-03 War Memorial GV II War Memorial. 1920. Grey Cornish granite, roughly hewn to the base. In the form of a large Celtic cross, with interlace enrichment to the arns of the cross and upper parts of the shaft. The two-stage base stands on three square steps. Rectangular bronze panels to each side of base list the names of the 57 men of Stanmore who did not return from action in the Great War; the front panel reads '1914 - 1918. Remember with thanksgiving the true and faithful men who in these years of war went forth from this place for God and the right, the names of those who returned not again are here inscribed to be honoured for evermore'. HISTORY: the memorial was dedicated on 22nd July 1922 by the local vicar; it cost o700. It is an imposingly large example of its type, and one possessing considerable group value with the churches old and new of Stanmore, and its highly picturesque graveyard. 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, 5 October 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 490113 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanmore War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6161, -0.3152
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA7 4AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrow East
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Stanmore — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26388439 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanmore War Memorial?
- Stanmore War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA7 4AQ), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Stanmore War Memorial?
- Stanmore War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanmore War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stanmore, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA7 4AQ.
- When was Stanmore War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Stanmore War Memorial a listed building?
- Stanmore War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stanmore War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Stanmore War Memorial is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stanmore War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stanmore War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanmore War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stanmore, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA7 4AQ.