Memorials & monuments · London
Stockwell War Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Stockwell 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
- Stockwell · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Stockwell War Memorial, you can take the train to Stockwell station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SW4 6TA.
About
Stockwell 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 1263507). 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 The following building shall be added:- TQ 3076 STOCKWELL TERRACE 12/10002 Stockwell War Memorial - II War memorial. Designed by Frank T Dear in 1920, unveiled 3rd May 1922 by Princess Alice Countess of Athlone. Neo Grecian style. Tower on plinth 45 feet high of portland stone, and altered towards base. Front has relief figure of Remembrance, in Greek mourning dress with inscription "To the Stockwell men who served in the Great War". Double doors set in moulded architrave with number '1914' to left and '1919' to right. Each face has moulded cornice and corner pilasters with mutule frieze and anthemion motif at base. Each side has a clock face with cornice on brackets above. 3-sides have rectangular window with leaded lights. A raised Greek key band separates the tower from the plinth. This has 9 panels with the names of the fallen. Listing NGR: TQ3052576564 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, 16 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 432161 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stockwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is notable for its design and dedication to the memory of local servicemen.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4730, -0.1221
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW4 6TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Stockwell — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.typearchive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q27082975 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stockwell War Memorial?
- Stockwell War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW4 6TA), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Stockwell War Memorial?
- Stockwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stockwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW4 6TA.
- When was Stockwell War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Stockwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Stockwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stockwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stockwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stockwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stockwell, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW4 6TA.