Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood
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War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood — 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
- Crystal Palace · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church is located in Upper Norwood, London, with the postcode SE19 2RT. The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442644). 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 War memorial unveiled 2nd November 1919. A wooden cross with gable, with a statue of a crucified Christ. This rests on a concrete block base bearing a brass plaque; the top of the plaque bears a crucifix, below which is the inscription: 'S. JOHN THE EVANGELIST. / ROLL OF HONOUR / 1914 - 1918'. Below this, in the two columns, are the names of the fallen. At the bottom of the plaque it reads: 'GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. S JOHN X V. VERSE XIII'. The memorial stands in a small circular rockery. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church is located in Upper Norwood, London, within the Croydon unparished area. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4118, -0.0801
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE19 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Nearest railway station
- Crystal Palace — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478497 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood?
- War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE19 2RT), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood?
- War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood?
- The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE19 2RT.
- Is War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood a listed building?
- War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Norwood?
- The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE19 2RT.