Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial at United Reformed Church
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War Memorial at United Reformed 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
- Highgate · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial at United Reformed Church, you can take the train to Highgate station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the location is N6 4BD, and entry is free.
About
War Memorial at United Reformed Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1431832). 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 c1920 to the design of Herbert Ibberson. MATERIALS: carved from limestone with granite panels. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands to the north-west of Highgate United Reformed Church. It comprises a cross crosslet with foliage decoration to the arms, set on a tapering octagonal shaft, c.3m high, with a moulded base. This in turn rests on a chamfered square plinth and a two-tiered stepped base, together c.0.9m high. On each side of the plinth is a granite panel. The front panel bears an inscription in lead lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. The other three panels are inscribed with the names of 27 men who died during the conflict. 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
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Place summary
The War Memorial at United Reformed Church is located in London and serves as a commemorative site. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5701, -0.1492
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- N6 4BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Phone
- +44 20 8340 3488
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Highgate — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at United Reformed Church?
- War Memorial at United Reformed Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N6 4BD), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial at United Reformed Church?
- War Memorial at United Reformed Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial at United Reformed Church?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode N6 4BD.
- When was War Memorial at United Reformed Church built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War Memorial at United Reformed Church a listed building?
- War Memorial at United Reformed Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at United Reformed Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at United Reformed Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at United Reformed Church?
- The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N6 4BD.