Memorials & monuments · South East England
Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks
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Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Crimean War Memorial Arch and Gates is located at postcode ME4 4UG in Brompton Barracks, Medway. The nearest railway station is Gillingham, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375607). 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 TQ7669 SW GILLINGHAM PASLEY ROAD (West Side), Brompton 3/28 Crimean War Memorial Arch and Gates, Brompton Barracks GV II* Memorial Arch. 1856 by Matthew Digby Wyatt with cast-iron gates. Tripartite archway with keyed round arches, enriched frieze, cornice, foliate brackets flanking taller central arch with a raised inscribed parapet. Pilaster strips have inset inscribed panels and central roundels, relief figures holding flags to upper spandrels, and coffered soffits. Upper entablature inscribed UBIQUE (the Royal Engineers' motto); QUO FASET ET GLORIA DUCUNT. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: decorative bronze gates with wickets to smaller arches. Part of an axially-planned group with the Barracks, Institute and Boer War memorial arch (qqv). Listing NGR: TQ7637169063 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: 469571 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Crimean War Memorial Arch and Gates are located at Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent. This historical site commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of the Royal Engineers during the Crimean War, featuring notable structures such as the South African Memorial Arch and General Gordon's Statue.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Crimean War Memorial Arch and Gates are located in Brompton Barracks, London. This Grade II* listed building commemorates the soldiers who served in the Crimean War.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3932, 0.5337
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Established
- 1856
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 1.4 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551633 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks?
- Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4UG), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks?
- Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4UG.
- When was Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1856. Designed by Matthew Digby Wyatt.
- Is Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks a listed building?
- Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks a protected site?
- Yes — Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks free to visit?
- Yes, Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crimean War Memorial Arch And Gates, Brompton Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4UG.