Memorials & monuments · London
The Woodford War Memorial
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The Woodford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- South Woodford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Woodford War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chingford and Woodford Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is South Woodford, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area E18.
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Official information
The Woodford War Memorial is a commemorative structure located at St Mary's Church, honoring 73 men from the parish who served in the First World War. Unveiled in 1920, it features a marble plaque with their names inscribed, following the 'Cross of Sacrifice' design by Sir Reginald Blomfield.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Woodford War Memorial is a memorial located in the London region, specifically in the unparished area of Redbridge, postcode E18. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Epping Forest SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5980, 0.0207
- District
- Redbridge
- Parish
- Redbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- E18 2QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chingford and Woodford Green
- Nearest railway station
- South Woodford — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.redbridgefirstworldwar.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5534357262 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Woodford War Memorial?
- The Woodford War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E18 2QF), in the parish of Redbridge, unparished area.
- What is The Woodford War Memorial?
- The Woodford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Woodford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Woodford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E18 2QF.
- Is The Woodford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — The Woodford War Memorial is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Woodford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Woodford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Woodford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Woodford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E18 2QF.