Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist
In or near Tyburn.
War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist — 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
- Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, with the postcode W6 0LB. The nearest railway station is Hammersmith, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1432477). 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 war memorial comprises a stone cross, c 3m tall, standing to the west of the tower of the former Church of St John the Evangelist (The Bishop Centre, Godolphin and Latymer School). The cross head is a type of cross pattee, the centre of which is ornamented with blind Gothic tracery. The cross head has a moulded foot, rising from a square-sectioned shaft with chamfered edges. The shaft stands on a small, square, pedestal. The whole is set on a low, square, stone slab. The front face of the pedestal is incised with the dedicatory inscription, TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR HONOUR/ AND FREEDOM/ 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, 10 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, postcode W6. This memorial is recognised as a Grade II listed building, signifying its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4946, -0.2303
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- W6 0LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.lbhf.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist?
- War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W6 0LB), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist?
- War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist?
- The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W6 0LB.
- When was War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist a listed building?
- War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the former Church of St John the Evangelist?
- The nearest railway station is Hammersmith (Circle and Hammersmith & City lines), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W6 0LB.