Memorials & monuments · London
Fawkham War Memorial
In or near Darenth.
Fawkham War Memorial — 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
- Longfield · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fawkham War Memorial is located in Sevenoaks, Kent, with the postcode DA3 8NS. The nearest railway station is Longfield, which is 3.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fawkham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1469601). 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 MATERIALS: Cornish granite, York stone, lead. DESCRIPTION: Fawkham War Memorial is located on the village green overlooking Valley Road. It consists of a rough-hewn Cornish granite Latin cross rising from a tapering plinth set on a York stone square base. The inscriptions are in raised lead lettering. The east face of the plinth is inset and bears the inscription: THIS CROSS/ IS PLACED HERE IN ORDER/ THAT WE MAY NEVER FORGET/ (7 NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH, WHO DIED/ FOR OUR COUNTRY 1914 – 18. An inset square panel has been carved on the same face at the base of the cross; this bears the inscription: 1939 – 45/ (1 NAME). The memorial is surrounded by a floral border enclosed within concrete post and chain fencing.
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
Fawkham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the significance of remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3664, 0.2763
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Fawkham
- Postcode
- DA3 8NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Longfield — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457581 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fawkham War Memorial?
- Fawkham War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA3 8NS), in the parish of Fawkham.
- What is Fawkham War Memorial?
- Fawkham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fawkham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA3 8NS.
- Is Fawkham War Memorial a listed building?
- Fawkham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fawkham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fawkham War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fawkham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fawkham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fawkham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA3 8NS.