Memorials & monuments · London
Eynsford War Memorial
In or near Crockenhill.
Eynsford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eynsford War Memorial is located in Eynsford, Kent, with the postcode DA4 0AL. The nearest railway station is Eynsford, which is 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eynsford War Memorial is a public memorial in Kent, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area DA4.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial cross, unveiled 15 July 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. The war memorial is made of Westhaven granite and takes the form of a Celtic cross on a square tapering shaft, upon a tall, tapering square-based plinth. The cross head is inscribed TO / OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / 1914-1919 1939-1945. The plinth is inscribed in black lettering with the names of twenty-four local servicemen who lost their lives in the First World War. Additional names were inscribed on the shaft after the Second World War. 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.
Official information
Eynsford Castle is an early Norman enclosure castle located in a charming village. It features an extensive curtain wall and the remains of the hall building, providing insight into its historical significance and architectural style. The site is a rare example of a castle that has not been significantly altered over the centuries.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eynsford War Memorial is located in Eynsford, Kent, within the London region. This memorial is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs, commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3686, 0.2136
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Eynsford
- Postcode
- DA4 0AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n9878510052 (ODbL)
- commons: Extension to the Eynsford War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eynsford War Memorial?
- Eynsford War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0AL), in the parish of Eynsford.
- What is Eynsford War Memorial?
- Eynsford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eynsford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0AL.
- Is Eynsford War Memorial a listed building?
- Eynsford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eynsford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Eynsford War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eynsford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eynsford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eynsford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0AL.