War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in the Merton local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 March 2004. A 20th century War memorial.
War Memorial
- WRENN ID
- still-garret-honey
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Merton
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 15 March 2004
- Type
- War memorial
- Period
- 20th century
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The war memorial, designed in 1920 and erected in 1921 by architect H P Burke Downing, features a tall cross on a high plinth. It incorporates a figure of Christ in Majesty and is inscribed with the words 'LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS' and 'IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF MERTON WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR 1914-18', with the addition of 'AND IN THE WAR 1939-45' added later. Burke Downing was a notable local architect known for his arts and crafts style, and this memorial is a strong example of his work, reflecting a severe design. It serves not only as a tribute to the local men who lost their lives but also has exceptional group value with the listed Church of St Mary.
More on this building
Sign in or create a free account to unlock:
- No EPC on record for this property
- No sale records on file
- No related consent applications matched
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
Matched applications, energy data and sale records are assembled automatically and may contain errors. Flag incorrect data.
Nearby listed buildings
- Church of St Mary
- Flint Barn
- Dorset Hall
- K6 Telephone Kiosk
- The Manor House (Now Forming Part of the John Innes Ii School)
- Long Lodge
- The Manor House
- Pelham High School
- London Regional Transport Station,Including Adjacent Shops to Left and Right South Wimbledon London Regional Transport Station
- Wimbledon Theatre