Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at Croydon Minster
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War Memorial at Croydon Minster — 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
- West Croydon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Croydon Minster is located at postcode CR0 1RF, and the nearest railway station is West Croydon, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at Croydon Minster is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442680). 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 Tall ornamented cross of Portland stone, tapering at the bottom where it rests on a large stone plinth, on the front of which is the inscription: TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF THOSE / FROM THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES DURING THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / THEY DIED THAT / WE MIGHT LIVE. This rests on a two-step octagonal base set on a slightly raised dais section, replete with the two small steps leading up to the front of the memorial. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 3 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at Croydon Minster is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3725, -0.1062
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 1RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- West Croydon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- excitingescapes.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478505 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Croydon Minster?
- War Memorial at Croydon Minster is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 1RF), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at Croydon Minster?
- War Memorial at Croydon Minster — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Croydon Minster?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 1RF.
- When was War Memorial at Croydon Minster built?
- Built or established in 1922. Designed by Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott.
- Is War Memorial at Croydon Minster a listed building?
- War Memorial at Croydon Minster is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Croydon Minster free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Croydon Minster is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Croydon Minster?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 1RF.