Memorials & monuments · London
War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow
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War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walthamstow Queen's Road · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial at Queens Road Cemetery in Walthamstow is located at postcode E17 7LX. The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Walthamstow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area E17.
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Heritage listing
Details A Cross of Sacrifice, to the design of 1918 by Sir Reginald Blomfield for the Imperial War Graves Commission. It is constructed of Portland stone. Octagonal in profile, the cross has a facetted, tapering shaft, chamfered at the base, with a bronze sword mounted on its front face. It stands on a tall octagonal base, which stands on a stepped octagonal plinth, set on paving at ground level. Part of the plinth has been restored. The base is inscribed with the dates 1914/ + /1918 and 1939/ + /1945. Beneath it is the inscription THEIR / NAME / LIVETH / FOR / EVERMORE. It stands within Queens Road Cemetery, previously known as Walthamstow Cemetery, at a junction of paths at the head of the central, axial route, to the north of the cemetery chapels.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial is located in Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow, London E17. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in various conflicts. It serves as a significant landmark within the cemetery, which is situated in the unparished area of Waltham Forest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5798, -0.0257
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Nearest railway station
- Walthamstow Queen's Road — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 07:30-16:00; Su,PH 10:00-16:00
Sources
- osm: n2141412491 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow?
- War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 7LX), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow?
- War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow?
- The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 7LX.
- Is War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow a listed building?
- War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Queens Road Cemetery, Walthamstow?
- The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Queen's Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 7LX.