Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham
War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441847). 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 memorial stands in the grounds of St Peter's Church, Streatham and comprises a Calvary cross with a bronze depiction of the crucifixion and bronze INRI scroll. The Calvary rises from a tall wooden shaft, set on a pentagonal stone plinth. The front face of the plinth bears the inscription THIS MEMORIAL / WAS ERECTED 1921 / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE MEMBERS OF THIS / PARISH AND CONGREGATION / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE WAR 1914-1918 / MAY THEY REST IN PEACE the other four faces bear the names of the Fallen. The whole stands on stone paving slabs in the shape of a pentagon, surrounded by small hedges and wooden posts supporting a rope, all set on a circular brick podium. 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, 21 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at St Peter's Church is located in Streatham, London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its historical significance is recognised through its protected status.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4319, -0.1153
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW16 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
- Established
- 1922
- Official site
- www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478394 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham?
- War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW16 2RJ), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham a listed building?
- War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW16 2RJ. It sits within the Streatham and Croydon North parliamentary constituency.