Memorials & monuments · South East England
Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate
In or near Canterbury.
Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate — 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
- Canterbury West · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, you can reach it via Canterbury West railway station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CT2 8NN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1463079). 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 Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, erected 1920 in the churchyard to the south-east of the Church of St Michael (Grade II). DESCRIPTION: granite memorial consisting of a rough-hewn wheel-headed cross rising from a plinth on a two-stepped base. The south face of the plinth is recessed and bears the inscription ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN UNFADING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF HARBLEDOWN/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1918/ (27 NAMES)’ in black enamelled lettering. The base of the plinth below reads ‘THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY/ THEIR FELLOW PARISHIONERS’. The east face of the plinth is also recessed and carries the inscription 1939 – 1945 followed by the names of the fallen from the Second World War. The memorial stands on a tarred and shingled area in the south-west corner of the churchyard. The memorial has a prominent position overlooking Church Hill and is accessed from the road by a set of brick steps leading up from a timber and ironwork gate bearing the inscription ‘GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN’.
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
The Harbledown and Rough War Memorial is located in Harbledown and Rough Common, Kent, South-East England. This memorial, which includes steps and a gate, is designated as a Grade II listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2822, 1.0559
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Harbledown and Rough Common
- Postcode
- CT2 8NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480115 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate?
- Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 8NN), in the parish of Harbledown and Rough Common.
- What is Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate?
- Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 8NN.
- Is Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate a listed building?
- Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate a protected site?
- Yes — Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate free to visit?
- Yes, Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harbledown and Rough War Memorial, including steps and gate?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 8NN.