Memorials & monuments · London
War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath
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War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath — 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
- Westcombe Park · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist is located at postcode SE3 7JH in Greenwich, London. The nearest railway station is Westcombe Park, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1435117). 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 memorial stands to the east of the Church of St John the Evangelist (Grade II-listed). It comprises a circa 5.3m tall Portland stone cross with an ornamented Latin cross head rising from a tapering octagonal shaft. That stands on a small octagonal plinth. The plinth stands on a three-stepped, octagonal, base. The lowest step has a slight overhang for the laying of floral tributes. On the three east-facing sides of the plinth, in metal gothic lettering, is the principal dedicatory inscription ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AS A THANK-/ OFFERING FOR THE VICTORY BESTOWED BY HIM IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 AND IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH AND CONGREGATION/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY. On the top step of the base is the following later addition ALSO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THOSE OF THIS PARISH AND/ CONGREGATION WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1939-1945. On the middle step THIS SHALL BE WRITTEN FOR THOSE THAT COME AFTER: AND THE PEOPLE WHICH SHALL BE BORN SHALL PRAISE THE LORD/ PS. CII-18 P.B.V. 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 outside the Church of St John the Evangelist is located in Blackheath, London, within the unparished area of Greenwich. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts and stands as a notable feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4758, 0.0190
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE3 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Westcombe Park — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q27087719 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath?
- War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE3 7JH), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath?
- War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath?
- The nearest railway station is Westcombe Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE3 7JH.
- When was War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath a listed building?
- War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial outside the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackheath?
- The nearest railway station is Westcombe Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE3 7JH.