Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr
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War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr — 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
- Thornton Heath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr is located in Croydon, London, with the postcode SE25 6RE. The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442646). 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 Granite cross on a trapezoidal plinth. The centre of the cross bears a brass crown of thorns, within which is a draped Maltese cross. The arms of the cross are each carved with a nine-leafed branch. The front of the plinth bears the inscription: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF ALL THOSE WHO / FROM THIS CHURCH / AND PARISH GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918. 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 the Church of St Alban the Martyr is located in Croydon, London (postcode SE25). This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3977, -0.0927
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE25 6RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Heath — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478498 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE25 6RE), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE25 6RE.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Alban the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE25 6RE.