Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham
In or near City of Westminster.
War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham — 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 Norwood · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at St Peter's Church in Streatham is located at postcode SW16 2RJ. The nearest railway station is West Norwood, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
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.
Official information
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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
- Nearest railway station
- West Norwood — 0.8 km
- 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.
- What is 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.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham?
- The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW16 2RJ.
- When was War Memorial at St Peter's Church, Streatham built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW16 2RJ.