Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chatham Naval Memorial
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Chatham Naval Memorial — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Chatham Naval Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chatham, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME4 4NA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chatham Naval Memorial is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Chatham Naval Memorial is a commemorative site honoring sailors who lost their lives during World War I and World War II. Visitors can explore the memorial grounds, which include nature walks and cycle routes, set in a scenic park environment.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chatham Naval Memorial is a large obelisk situated in the town of Chatham, Kent, which is in the Medway Towns. The memorial is a feature of the Great Lines Heritage Park. The huge expanse of the Great Lines was in its own right a layer of defence to protect Chatham Dockyard from attack.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Chatham was a principal manning port of the Royal Navy during the First World War and thus was dedicated as the site of one of three memorials to sailors, airmen and marines of the Royal Navy who lost their lives during the conflict but who have no known grave. The other memorials were situated at Portsmouth and Plymouth. The obelisks were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and the one at Chatham originally contained 8,515 names. They include two Victoria Cross recipients, Skipper Thomas Crisp (Merchant Marine), and Major Francis John William Harvey (Royal Marines Light Infantry), besides poet Flight Commander Jeffery Day (Royal Naval Air Service) and England rugby international, Surgeon James…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3836, 0.5322
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 365 days a year
- Official site
- www.medway.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5087681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chatham Naval Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chatham Naval Memorial?
- Chatham Naval Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4NA), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Chatham Naval Memorial?
- Chatham Naval Memorial — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chatham Naval Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4NA.
- Is Chatham Naval Memorial a listed building?
- Chatham Naval Memorial is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Chatham Naval Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chatham Naval Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chatham Naval Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chatham Naval Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chatham Naval Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4NA.