Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at St Silas Church
In or near City of London.
War Memorial at St Silas Church — 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
- Angel · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at St Silas Church is located in Islington, London, with the postcode N1 9UL. The nearest railway station is Angel, which is 0.4 km away. Admission is free.
About
War Memorial at St Silas Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1431874). 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 First World War memorial. Erected in 1917 to the design of Arthur Walker. MATERIALS: limestone and timber. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands within the grounds of St Silas Church. It is situated immediately east of the chancel of the church. The memorial comprises a crucifix under a timber gable, set upon the capital of a tapering octagonal shaft with a moulded base, together c3.5m high. At the centre of the cross is a carved limestone scroll bearing the letters: IN/ RI; Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews). The shaft rests upon a square plinth 0.8m high and a two-tiered square base 0.3m high. On the west face of the plinth is the following inscription in incised lettering: TO THE GREATER GLORY OF/ GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ OUR BROTHERS/ WHO DIED FOR/ ENGLAND HOME & DUTY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914. The east face is inscribed in raised lettering: LEST WE FORGET. 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, 16 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial at St Silas Church serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by individuals during times of conflict and appreciate the historical significance of the memorial.
Place summary
The War Memorial at St Silas Church is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5335, -0.1117
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1917
- Nearest railway station
- Angel — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.artcan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677778 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at St Silas Church?
- War Memorial at St Silas Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9UL), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at St Silas Church?
- War Memorial at St Silas Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St Silas Church?
- The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9UL.
- When was War Memorial at St Silas Church built?
- Built or established in 1917.
- Is War Memorial at St Silas Church a listed building?
- War Memorial at St Silas Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at St Silas Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at St Silas Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at St Silas Church?
- The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9UL.