Memorials & monuments · London
Westminster Scholars War Memorial
In or near City of Westminster.
Westminster Scholars War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1861.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Westminster Scholars War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Westminster, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SW1P 3JS.
About
Westminster Scholars War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1859. Wikidata describes it as: "War memorial, dating to 1861.". Coordinates: 51.4995°, -0.1291°.
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Heritage listing
The Westminster Scholars War Memorial, also known as the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Memorial, is an 1861 memorial in Westminster, London. It commemorates 19 former pupils of Westminster School who died in two wars: ten in the Crimean War of 1854–1856, and nine in the Indian Mutiny of 1857–1858. It was designed in High Victorian Gothic style by George Gilbert Scott, who was Surveyor of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey from 1849 to 1878. The memorial is installed on a triangular plot outside the west entrance to Westminster Abbey, and north of the gatehouse leading to Dean's Yard. It stands near where Broad Sanctuary to the north becomes Victoria Street to the west, with a short road The Sanctuary running to the south and east. It became a Grade II listed building in 1958.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Westminster Scholars War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to the scholars of Westminster who lost their lives in the First World War. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made by these individuals and appreciate the memorial's historical significance.
From the Wikipedia article
The Westminster Scholars War Memorial, also known as the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Memorial, is an 1861 memorial in Westminster, London. It commemorates 19 former pupils of Westminster School who died in two wars: ten in the Crimean War of 1854–1856, and nine in the Indian Mutiny of 1857–1858. It was designed in High Victorian Gothic style by George Gilbert Scott, who was Surveyor of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey from 1849 to 1878. The memorial is installed on a triangular plot outside the west entrance to Westminster Abbey, and north of the gatehouse leading to Dean's Yard. It stands near where Broad Sanctuary to the north becomes Victoria Street to the west, with a short road The Sanctuary running to the south and east. It became a Grade II listed building in 1958. Westminster Abbey and the Dean's Yard gatehouse (also designed by Scott in Gothic style, and constructed in 1853–1854) are each separately listed, at Grade I and Grade II respectively. Westminster School is still based in the Abbey's precincts.
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Background
Description
The memorial comprises a tall pink Peterhead granite pillar, carved with a ring of blank shields about halfway up, topped by a Portland stone capital and statues. The statue atop the column was carved by J. R. Clayton and depict Saint George slaying the dragon, below which is a lantern tier with four Gothic niches, housing statues of Saint Edward the Confessor (facing east), Henry III (west), Elizabeth I (south) and Queen Victoria (north), all carved by J. Birnie Philip, above a highly decorated floral capital. The pillar stands on a stone base with four granite pilasters, each topped by a stone statue of a lion, resting on three octagonal steps, ringed by iron railings. The base stands…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4995, -0.1291
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.westminster-abbey.org
Sources
- osm: n1334476296 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Westminster Scholars War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Westminster Scholars War Memorial - viewed from the dome on Methodist Central Hall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westminster Scholars War Memorial?
- Westminster Scholars War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 3JS), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Westminster Scholars War Memorial?
- Westminster Scholars War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1861.
- How do I get to Westminster Scholars War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1P 3JS.
- When was Westminster Scholars War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is Westminster Scholars War Memorial a listed building?
- Westminster Scholars War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westminster Scholars War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westminster Scholars War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westminster Scholars War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 3JS.