Memorials & monuments · South East England
Dunkirk Parish War Memorial
In or near Dunkirk.
Dunkirk Parish 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
- Selling · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dunkirk Parish War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Selling, located 2.8 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Dunkirk Parish 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 1444723). 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 War Memorial unveiled on 25 July 1919. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Celtic cross upon a tapered plinth and three-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscription: IN MEMORIAM, followed by the names of the individuals who died in the First World War. The names continue onto the first step below the plinth. The second step bears the inscription: THEY NOBLY FELL SO WE MIGHT LIVE/1914-1918, below which are the dates 1939-1945 and the names of those who perished in the Second World War. Beneath this is a substantial tapered, randomly-coursed stone base. 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, 5 June 2017.
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
Dunkirk Parish War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2917, 0.9742
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Dunkirk
- Postcode
- ME13 9LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Selling — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478661 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunkirk Parish War Memorial?
- Dunkirk Parish War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME13 9LE), in the parish of Dunkirk.
- What is Dunkirk Parish War Memorial?
- Dunkirk Parish War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunkirk Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Selling, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME13 9LE.
- Is Dunkirk Parish War Memorial a listed building?
- Dunkirk Parish War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dunkirk Parish War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Dunkirk Parish War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dunkirk Parish War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Dunkirk Parish War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunkirk Parish War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Selling, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME13 9LE.