Memorials & monuments · London
Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial
Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442669). 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 Portland stone plinth, resting on a square base. On this in turn rests a smaller square plinth topping out to a pyramid shape. The front of the upper section bears a carving of a standing white horse. The front on the main plinth bears the following inscription in black lettering: THIS MEMORIAL / IS DEDICATED TO / THE GLORIOUS MEMORY / OF THE OLD SCHOLARS OF / THE WHITEHORSE ROAD / COUNCIL SCHOOL / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / THEIR KING AND COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919. Below this in lower case is the quote "Immortal, though no more; though fallen, great" from Lord Byron's poem 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'. 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. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions. The memorial's designation highlights its importance in British heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3958, -0.0925
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR7 8RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Streatham and Croydon North
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478502 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial?
- Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR7 8RR), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- Is Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial a listed building?
- Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitehorse Manor School War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CR7 8RR. It sits within the Streatham and Croydon North parliamentary constituency.