Where is Benenden War Memorial?

Benenden War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4DE), in the parish of Benenden.

How do I get to Benenden War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 4DE.

Is Benenden War Memorial a listed building?

Benenden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Benenden War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Benenden War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Benenden War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Benenden War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Benenden War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4DE.

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Benenden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Rolvenden · 5.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Benenden War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rolvenden, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TN17 4DE, and entry is free.

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Benenden War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1085201). 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 BENENDEN TQ8133 THE STREET 1350-0/7/145 (North East side) War Memorial GV II War Memorial. c.1920, Sculptor Albert Toft, cast at Albion Art Foundry, Parsons Green. Bronze seated statue of female in flowing robes, leaning on a shield and holding laurel wreath in her left hand on rectangular stepped stone plinth about 7 feet 6 inches long. Inscription on bronze plaque at the top of the plinth reads "To the memory of the men of Benenden who fought and died for justice and liberty in the Great War 1914-18. Their name liveth for evermore". On a bronze plaque below are inscribed the names of local men who died in the 1st World War and below those who died in the Second World War. Listing NGR: TQ8101132862 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 1 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 170250 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Benenden War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects architectural and historical significance within the local community.

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Coordinates: 51.0666, 0.5820
County: Kent
District: Tunbridge Wells
Parish: Benenden
Postcode: TN17 4DE
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
Established: 1920
Nearest railway station: Rolvenden — 5.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26371278 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benenden War Memorial?: Benenden War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4DE), in the parish of Benenden.
What is Benenden War Memorial?: Benenden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Benenden War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 4DE.
When was Benenden War Memorial built?: Built or established in 1920.
Is Benenden War Memorial a listed building?: Benenden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Benenden War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Benenden War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Benenden War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Benenden War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Benenden War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4DE.

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