Public art & sculpture · South East England
Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener
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Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is located in Medway, South East England, with the postcode ME4 4UB. The nearest railway station is Chatham, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the statue is free.
About
Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom, dating from 1916. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Heritage listing
Details CHATHAM TQ7568SE DOCK ROAD 762-1/2/8 (East side) 24/05/71 Statue of Lord Kitchener approx. 50m west of entrance to Kitchener Barracks (Formerly Listed as: DOCK ROAD, Chatham Town Statue of Lord Kitchener (opposite the entrance to the Kitchener Barracks)) II Equestrian statue. Erected 1916. Bronze and rock-faced ashlar. A battered rectangular plinth with moulded top, and an equestrian statue of Kitchener in dress uniform. Listing NGR: TQ7579668410 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 462088 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is part of the historic Kitchener Barracks, which were originally built to house a permanent garrison. The site features six sections of boundary wall that reflect both mid-18th and mid-19th century architectural styles, marking a significant evolution in military accommodation in Britain.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is a public art piece located in South-East England. Established in 1916, it commemorates the military leader and is notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3875, 0.5251
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Established
- 1916
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham — 0.8 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26558560 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener?
- Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4UB), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener?
- Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4UB.
- When was Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener built?
- Built or established in 1916.
- Is Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener a listed building?
- Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener a protected site?
- Yes — Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener free to visit?
- Yes, Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener is free to enter.
- How do I get to Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4UB.