Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chilham War Memorial
In or near Chilham.
Chilham 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
- Chilham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chilham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chilham, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT4 8BY, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Chilham 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 1426105). 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: York stone DESCRIPTION: situated to the south of the church of St Mary, the memorial takes the form of a 4m high churchyard cross with a foliated head on an octagonal shaft. The shaft stands on an octagonal plinth and two-stage octagonal base. The dedication on the front face of the plinth reads ‘TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOUR OF/ THE MEN OF CHILHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR ENGLAND/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918’. The rear face bears the inscription ‘THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED BY/ THE INHABITANTS/ OF CHILHAM’. The names of the 34 fallen, arranged by rank and regiment/arm of service (including three munitions workers) occupy the remaining faces of the plinth. On the front three sides of the base of the plinth is a further inscription ‘THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE. On the front face of the upper stage of the base, beneath the date ‘1939-1945’, are the names of 19 servicemen and two civilians killed in the Second World War. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 28 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
Chilham War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2444, 0.9624
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Chilham
- Postcode
- CT4 8BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677258 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilham War Memorial?
- Chilham War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 8BY), in the parish of Chilham.
- What is Chilham War Memorial?
- Chilham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chilham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 8BY.
- Is Chilham War Memorial a listed building?
- Chilham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chilham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chilham War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chilham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chilham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chilham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 8BY.