National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Horatio Herbert Kitchener — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horatio Herbert Kitchener is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1916, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area ME4.
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Official information
The site features six sections of boundary wall associated with the historic Chatham Infantry Barracks, constructed in 1757. These walls showcase a mix of original mid-18th century and later mid-19th century architectural styles, reflecting the evolution of 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
Horatio Herbert Kitchener is a modern monument located in London, specifically in the unparished area of Medway, postcode ME4. Established in 1916, it is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3875, 0.5252
- 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
- osm: n12299086794 (ODbL)
- commons: Statue of Kitchener, Chatham - geograph.org.uk - 518050.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
- Horatio Herbert Kitchener is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4UB), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
- Horatio Herbert Kitchener — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4UB.
- When was Horatio Herbert Kitchener built?
- Built or established in 1916.
- Is Horatio Herbert Kitchener a protected site?
- Yes — Horatio Herbert Kitchener is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Horatio Herbert Kitchener free to visit?
- Yes, Horatio Herbert Kitchener is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horatio Herbert Kitchener?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4UB.