Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at Highgate School
In or near Tyburn.
War Memorial at Highgate School — 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
- Highgate · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Highgate School is located in London, postcode N6 4BD. The nearest railway station is Highgate, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at Highgate School is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1346210). 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 TQ 2887 NORTH ROAD, N6 (east side) 800-/40/10017 War Memorial at Highgate School GV II War memorial. Erected 1921, though the design is the 'Cross of Sacrifice' devised in 1919 by Sir Reginald Blomfield. Portland stone cross on octagonal stepped plinth overlaid with bronze sword. The memorial commemorates those of the school who gave their lives in the First World War. Listing NGR: TQ2832887472 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: 358687 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The War Memorial at Highgate School is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those associated with the school who lost their lives in conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5715, -0.1497
- District
- Haringey
- Parish
- Haringey, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 4BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- +44 20 8340 3488
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q27084555 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Highgate School?
- War Memorial at Highgate School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 4BD), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at Highgate School?
- War Memorial at Highgate School — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Highgate School?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 4BD.
- When was War Memorial at Highgate School built?
- Built or established in 1921. Designed by Reginald Blomfield.
- Is War Memorial at Highgate School a listed building?
- War Memorial at Highgate School is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Highgate School free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Highgate School is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Highgate School?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 4BD.