Memorials & monuments · London
Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial
In or near Trottiscliffe.
Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Longfield · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Longfield, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TN15 7HB, and entry is free.
About
Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1439172). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: granite DESCRIPTION: Ash-cum-Ridley memorial comprises an obelisk on a square plinth which is set upon a single-stepped base. The plinth is polished with inscribed faces. The First World War inscription faces the road and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LASTING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ TRUE LOVE BY LIFE,/ TRUE LOVE, BY DEATH, IS TRIED./ LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND/ WE FOR ENGLAND DIED. The Second World War inscription was added to the eastern face: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 30 November 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3563, 0.2960
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Ash-cum-Ridley
- Postcode
- TN15 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Longfield — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478080 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial?
- Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN15 7HB), in the parish of Ash-cum-Ridley.
- What is Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial?
- Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN15 7HB.
- Is Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial a listed building?
- Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ash-cum-Ridley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN15 7HB.