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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · London

Ypres Memorial Milestone

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Paid admission£

Ypres Memorial Milestone — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone by the A207, Shooters Hill, Eltham parish - geograph.org.uk - 7856269

John Dunford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Eltham · 1.7 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Ypres Memorial Milestone is located in Greenwich, London, with the postcode SE18 3RS. The nearest railway station is Eltham, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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About

Ypres Memorial Milestone is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1211875). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Heritage listing

Shooter's Hill is a district of South East London, England, straddling the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It lies north of Eltham and south of Woolwich. With a height of 132 metres (433 ft), it is the highest point in the Borough of Greenwich and one of the highest points in London. Shooter's Hill also gives its name to the road which passes through east to west, part of the A207 road, the A2 road and Watling Street.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Severndroog Castle is a historic Gothic tower located on Shooter's Hill in London, offering stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Built in the 18th century, it serves as a unique venue for visitors to explore its rich history and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding woodland.

From the Wikipedia article

Shooter's Hill is a district of South East London, England, straddling the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It lies north of Eltham and south of Woolwich. With a height of 132 metres (433 ft), it is the highest point in the Borough of Greenwich and one of the highest points in London. Shooter's Hill also gives its name to the road which passes through east to west, part of the A207 road, the A2 road and Watling Street.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.4702, 0.0605
District
Greenwich
Parish
Greenwich, unparished area
Postcode
SE18 3RS
Parliamentary constituency
Erith and Thamesmead
Established
1701
Nearest railway station
Eltham1.7 km
Opening
Viewing Platform 10am-3.30pm | Sunday Only; Tea Room 9am-3.30pm | Thursday - Sunday

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ypres Memorial Milestone?
Ypres Memorial Milestone is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE18 3RS), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
What is Ypres Memorial Milestone?
Ypres Memorial Milestone — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ypres Memorial Milestone?
The nearest railway station is Eltham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE18 3RS.
When was Ypres Memorial Milestone built?
Built or established in 1701.
Is Ypres Memorial Milestone a listed building?
Ypres Memorial Milestone is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Ypres Memorial Milestone free to visit?
Yes, Ypres Memorial Milestone is free to enter.
How do I get to Ypres Memorial Milestone?
The nearest railway station is Eltham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE18 3RS.