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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Alfred Palmer

In or near Sturry.

Free admission

Alfred Palmer — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Westgate House, Fordwich - geograph.org.uk - 1963895

David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Sturry · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Alfred Palmer is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stodmarsh SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Alfred Palmer may refer to: Alfred Palmer (businessman) (1852–c. 1936), member of the Palmer family, proprietors of the Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturer Alfred Brian Palmer (1899–1993), Royal Navy Reserve captain Alfred Neobard Palmer (1847–1915), chemist and local historian Alfred T. Palmer (1906–1993), war photographer

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.2951, 1.1261
County
Kent
District
Canterbury
Parish
Fordwich
Postcode
CT2 0DB
Parliamentary constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Nearest railway station
Sturry0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alfred Palmer?
Alfred Palmer is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 0DB), in the parish of Fordwich.
What is Alfred Palmer?
Alfred Palmer — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Alfred Palmer?
The nearest railway station is Sturry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 0DB.
Is Alfred Palmer a protected site?
Yes — Alfred Palmer is part of the Stodmarsh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve.
Is Alfred Palmer free to visit?
Yes, Alfred Palmer is free to enter.
How do I get to Alfred Palmer?
The nearest railway station is Sturry, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 0DB.