Summary
First World War memorial, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Charlton Village War Memorial, which stands at the junction of Charlton Road and Charlton Church Lane, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this local community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a sensitive adaptation of Sir Reginald Blomfield’s Cross of Sacrifice;
* Group value: with the Church of St Luke (Grade II*) and the Churchyard Walls, Gate Piers and Gate to St Luke’s Church (Grade II).
History
The Charlton Village memorial was unveiled on 31st October 1920 by Brigadier-General GHA White (commanding the Woolwich sub-area), who had served in the First World War. The Bishop of Woolwich, William Hough, dedicated the memorial and gave a short address.
Details
The memorial stands on a triangular island in the junction of three roads close to the Church of St Luke (Grade II*) and the churchyard walls, gate piers and gate (Grade II). It is set on a paved brick-edged platform with a flower bed to one side and pedestrian pavement on the other two sides. The base of the memorial is surrounded by an octagonal brick pavement. On the west side a drinking trough is used as a planter; the 1902 drinking fountain stands to the south.
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