Where is Hawkhurst War Memorial?

Hawkhurst War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN18 4ER), in the parish of Hawkhurst.

How do I get to Hawkhurst War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bodiam, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN18 4ER.

Is Hawkhurst War Memorial a listed building?

Hawkhurst War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Hawkhurst War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Hawkhurst War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).

Is Hawkhurst War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Hawkhurst War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Hawkhurst War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bodiam, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN18 4ER.

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Hawkhurst War Memorial

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Free admission

Hawkhurst War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Hawkhurst, the Colonnade - geograph.org.uk - 5538325 — Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Bodiam · 6.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Hawkhurst War Memorial is located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with the postcode TN18 4ER. The nearest railway station is Bodiam, which is 6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Hawkhurst War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1031908). 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 HAWKHURST 1351/0/10013 HIGHGATE 12-SEP-02 War Memorial GV II War memorial. 1921. Comprises a granite monument about 10 feet high in the form of a tall square casket with panels to all sides. It has a moulded cornice with anthemion carving surmounted by a celtic cross with gadrooned base and deep plinth. The front panel has a moulded swag and inscription and the other panels have the names of the Fallen from the First World WAr. Further names of those who fell in the Second World War are inscribed on the plinth. The whole is set on a York stone base and three concrete steps with low cast iron railings. 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, 1 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489801 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hawkhurst War Memorial is located in South-East England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.

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Coordinates: 51.0474, 0.5100
County: Kent
District: Tunbridge Wells
Parish: Hawkhurst
Postcode: TN18 4ER
Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
Nearest railway station: Bodiam — 6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26283303 (CC0)

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