Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at the Church of St Michael
In or near Covent Garden.
War Memorial at the Church of St Michael — 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
- Camden Town · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is located in Camden, London, with the postcode NW1 8QP. The nearest railway station is Camden Town, just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1431860). 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 1920 to the design of Clement William Jewitt. MATERIALS: carved from Lancaster Freestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of St Michael’s Church. It is situated immediately south-west of the church and adjacent to Camden Road. The memorial comprises a crucifix set upon the foliage capital of a c.4m high tapering octagonal shaft with a moulded base. The top arm of the cross carries an elaborately carved canopy. At the centre of the shaft is an inscription quoting from the Jesus Prayer: JESU MERCY. The shaft rests upon an octagonal pedestal 0.8m high and two-tiered octagonal base 0.7m high. Encircling the base of the shaft is the inscription: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. The pedestal carries eight panels upon which are inscribed, along with those on the base, 100 names of the Fallen. The upper tier of the base carries the inscription: ‘1914 FOR ENGLAND 1919’. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 9 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by individuals during times of conflict.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its significance lies in its historical context and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5400, -0.1416
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 8QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Town — 0.1 km
- Official site
- boxpark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087706 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St Michael?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 8QP), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the Church of St Michael?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Michael — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 8QP.
- When was War Memorial at the Church of St Michael built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Michael a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St Michael free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Town, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 8QP.