Cockfosters War Memorial

Cockfosters War Memorial is a stone Celtic cross with a wheel head mounted on a tapering shaft and a stepped base, positioned at the junction of Chalk Lane and Cockfosters Road. The cross rises from a square plinth with three levels, creating a prominent focal point at the intersection.

The memorial was unveiled in March 1921 by the Bishop of Willesden to honor local residents who died in the First World War. A metal plaque was later added to record the names of those who perished during the Second World War.

The names carved into the memorial connect the Cockfosters community to the losses of both World Wars. These inscriptions represent neighbors and families from the local area who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The memorial stands at the junction of Chalk Lane and Cockfosters Road, making it easy to reach and view from street level. Its elevated position on the stepped base ensures good visibility from all directions at the intersection.

The memorial was originally built to honor only the First World War dead, making the later addition of the Second World War plaque a physical record of how the community expanded its remembrance over time. This layering of metal onto stone reflects the way losses kept affecting the same neighborhoods.

Location: London Borough of Enfield

Inception: 1921

GPS coordinates: 51.65492,-0.15249

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03