Memorials & monuments · South East England
Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower
In or near Aylesford.
Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower — 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
- New Hythe · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower, you can take a train to New Hythe station, which is 1.7 km away. The postcode for the location is ME20 7HH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464868). 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 First World War memorial clock tower with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone. DETAILS: the memorial stands on the western edge of the Recreation Ground overlooking Bull Lane. It takes the form of a square stone tower with corner pilasters. The main stage of the tower is rusticated with a deep frieze and cornice. The east and west faces have panels with moulded surrounds and hoods, that on the east face added after the Second World War. The upper stage has a glass encased clock face on each face. The tower has a stepped pyramidal roof surmounted by a ball-shaped finial. The tower stands on a square base surrounded by a small area of paving. The west face of the tower bears an inscription carved in relief which reads LET US EVER HOLD IN/ HONOUR THE NAMES OF/ THE MEN OF ECCLES/ WHO DIED IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918. The names of the 33 fallen from the First World War are inscribed on the panel underneath. The eastern panel is inscribed LET US EVER/ HOLD IN HONOUR/ THE MEN OF/ ECCLES WHO DIED/ IN THE WAR OF/ 1939 – 1945/ (10 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is located in London. This Grade II listed building serves as a memorial and commemorates those who served in wartime. Its architectural significance adds to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3178, 0.4789
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Aylesford
- Postcode
- ME20 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- New Hythe — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66894902 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower?
- Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 7HH), in the parish of Aylesford.
- What is Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower?
- Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower?
- The nearest railway station is New Hythe, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME20 7HH.
- Is Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower a listed building?
- Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eccles War Memorial Clock Tower?
- The nearest railway station is New Hythe, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 7HH.