Memorials & monuments · South East England
Boer War Memorial Arch
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Boer War Memorial Arch — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Danny Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boer War Memorial Arch is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Boer War Memorial Arch is a listed building commemorating General Gordon, located at Brompton Barracks. It features a bronze equestrian statue of General Gordon seated on a camel, set on a Portland stone plinth.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boer War Memorial Arch is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the British soldiers who fought in the Second Boer War. The arch serves as a notable historical landmark in the city.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3930, 0.5345
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME7 5SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 1.4 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12250241171 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial Arch?
- Boer War Memorial Arch is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 5SJ), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Boer War Memorial Arch?
- Boer War Memorial Arch — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME7 5SJ.
- Is Boer War Memorial Arch a protected site?
- Yes — Boer War Memorial Arch is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Boer War Memorial Arch free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 5SJ.