Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bethersden War Memorial
In or near Bethersden.
Bethersden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bethersden War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pluckley, located 3.1 km away. The postcode is TN26 3BT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bethersden 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 1437859). 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: Bethersden War Memorial consists of a Latin cross rising from a slightly tapered shaft, both of which are octagonal in form. The base of the shaft is a square block with chamfered upper edges and this is set upon a plinth with capstone. The plinth is flanked by two square panels embedded into the churchyard wall and set at angles to the plinth. The front face of the plinth is inscribed with black painted lead lettering and reads: 1914 IN MEMORY OF 1919 / (NAMES) / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. There are four further names present on the left hand side of the plinth. The central part of the base is inclined and it is flanked by square blocks. The inscription on the base reads: 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES).
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
Bethersden War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflict and reflects the community's remembrance efforts. The memorial is an important historical landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1291, 0.7546
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Bethersden
- Postcode
- TN26 3BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Pluckley — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477895 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bethersden War Memorial?
- Bethersden War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN26 3BT), in the parish of Bethersden.
- What is Bethersden War Memorial?
- Bethersden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bethersden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN26 3BT.
- Is Bethersden War Memorial a listed building?
- Bethersden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bethersden War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bethersden War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bethersden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bethersden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bethersden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pluckley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN26 3BT.