Lincoln's Inn War Memorial

Lincoln's Inn War Memorial is a Portland stone monument in New Square featuring a central pylon with curved screens and side piers. Bronze plaques inscribed with the names of fallen members cover the inner surfaces of these architectural elements.

The memorial was unveiled in March 1921 to honor members lost in the two world wars. It was created as a permanent record of the legal profession's sacrifice during these conflicts.

The Latin inscriptions honor members of the legal profession who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. These dedications reflect how the legal community took collective responsibility for remembering their own.

The memorial sits within the Lincoln's Inn complex and is easy to locate in New Square. The inscription plaques are positioned at eye level, making them readable as you walk around the monument.

The memorial displays an unusual form of Roman numerals using the apostrophus style, which often surprises visitors with its unfamiliar appearance. This ancient notation method differs notably from the Roman numerals seen in most modern contexts.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1921

Website: https://lincolnsinn.org.uk/the-estate/tours-of-lincolns-inn

GPS coordinates: 51.51633,-0.11354

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26