Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew
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War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew — 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
- South Croydon · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is located in Croydon, London, with the postcode CR0 1SH. The nearest railway station is South Croydon, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442682). 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 wheeled cross, replete with carved sword. At the bottom of the cross shaft is the inscription in black lettering: 1939 / --- / 1945. This rests on a large plinth, the front of which bears the (severely eroded) inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / ST ANDREW'S CHURCH AND PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / THEY BRAVELY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE / THEIR NAMES ARE INSCRIBED ON A TABLET ON THIS CHURCH / ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD / AND LET ETERNAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. This in turn rests on a two-step base. 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, 10 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is located in London. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3681, -0.1027
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 1SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Nearest railway station
- South Croydon — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478506 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 1SH), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 1SH.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew?
- The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 1SH.