Memorials & monuments · London
Woodside War Memorial
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Woodside 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
- Norwood Junction · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Woodside War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SE25 5HQ.
About
Woodside 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 Croydon East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area SE25.
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Heritage listing
Details Tall cross with wreath, made of Portland stone. It rests on two plinths; the front of the lower, larger plinth bears the inscription: TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF / THE 318 MEN OF WOODSIDE / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. This in turn rests on a four-stepped octagonal base, the bottom-most step considerably wider than the others. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 07/03/2017 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, 28 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Woodside War Memorial is a Gothic cross commemorating the 318 men of Woodside who fell during the First World War. It is situated in a fenced area at the junction of Woodside Green and features a carved laurel wreath on a tapered stone pillar.
Place summary
Woodside War Memorial is located in the London region, specifically in the unparished area of Croydon, postcode SE25. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of sacrifice and service.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3873, -0.0699
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE25 5HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon East
- Nearest railway station
- Norwood Junction — 1.1 km
- Official site
- memorials.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n7762367781 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodside War Memorial?
- Woodside War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE25 5HQ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Woodside War Memorial?
- Woodside War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodside War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE25 5HQ.
- Is Woodside War Memorial a listed building?
- Woodside War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Woodside War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Woodside War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woodside War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE25 5HQ.