Memorials & monuments · London
West Norwood War Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
West Norwood War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- West Norwood · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Norwood War Memorial, you can take a train to West Norwood station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE27 9AA.
About
West Norwood War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Dulwich and West Norwood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area SE27.
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Heritage listing
Details Tall stone cross resting on a splayed plinth. The plinth's front face features a wreath with a banner, on either side of which are the inscriptions: 1914 1919 and: 1939 1945. This rests on a three-stepped stone base; the top step is inscribed: PRO PATRIA; and the bottom: LEST WE FORGET. 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, 3 March 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
West Norwood War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. Visitors can explore the memorial's architecture and reflect on its historical significance.
Place summary
West Norwood War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the London borough of Lambeth, in postcode SE27. It serves to honour those who served in the armed forces. The memorial is situated in an unparished area, reflecting the community's recognition of military sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4336, -0.1032
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE27 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Nearest railway station
- West Norwood — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: n4496467726 (ODbL)
- commons: West Norwood War Memorial (West Face Detail - 01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Norwood War Memorial?
- West Norwood War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE27 9AA), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is West Norwood War Memorial?
- West Norwood War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Norwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE27 9AA.
- Is West Norwood War Memorial a listed building?
- West Norwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Norwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Norwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Norwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE27 9AA.