Lancaster Gate Memorial Cross, War memorial in Lancaster Gate, City of Westminster, England.
Lancaster Gate Memorial Cross is a Gothic Revival war memorial built from Portland limestone in Westminster with a golden cross at its top. The structure holds eight niches containing statues of saints representing both spiritual and martial figures of Christendom.
The memorial was unveiled in 1921 to commemorate residents of the Paddington area who died in World War I. The community began fundraising in 1919 to create this lasting tribute to those lost in the war.
The memorial displays saints that blend religious faith with national identity through sculpture. These figures show how people used spiritual symbols to honor those lost in war.
The memorial sits at a busy street corner and is easily spotted while walking around Westminster on foot. The site underwent restoration work following storm damage, and the entire structure was relocated to its current position during neighborhood improvements.
The community fundraising effort that created this memorial started in 1919 and was divided between different commemorative purposes. Money collected went toward both this stone monument and other local remembrance projects honoring those who died in the war.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1919
Architects: Walter Tapper
Creator: Lawrence Turner, William Bainbridge Reynolds
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: Portland limestone
GPS coordinates: 51.51164,-0.18017
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02
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