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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Jack Cade's Monument

In or near Brightling.

Free admission

Jack Cade's Monument — 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
Hadlow Down · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Jack Cade's Monument, the nearest railway station is Hadlow Down, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for the monument is TN21 9BS, and entry is free.

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About

Jack Cade's Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1043247). 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 HEATHFIELD CADE STREET 1. 5208 (north side) Jack Cade's Monument TQ 62 SW 4/754 II 2. Square stone plinth erected by Francis Newbery of Heathfield Park between 1791 and 1819 with a tablet on it recording that Jack Cade was killed by Alexander Iden, Sheriff of Kent, in 1450 "near this spot", but the identity of the spot has been disputed. Listing NGR: TQ6065820941 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 295197 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

Jack Cade's Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the leader of the 1450 Kentish rebellion against the crown. The monument is an important historical landmark reflecting the region's turbulent past.

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Coordinates
50.9655, 0.2866
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Heathfield and Waldron
Postcode
TN21 9BS
Parliamentary constituency
Sussex Weald
Nearest railway station
Hadlow Down7.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jack Cade's Monument?
Jack Cade's Monument is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN21 9BS), in the parish of Heathfield and Waldron.
What is Jack Cade's Monument?
Jack Cade's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jack Cade's Monument?
The nearest railway station is Hadlow Down, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN21 9BS.
Is Jack Cade's Monument a listed building?
Jack Cade's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Jack Cade's Monument a protected site?
Yes — Jack Cade's Monument is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Jack Cade's Monument free to visit?
Yes, Jack Cade's Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to Jack Cade's Monument?
The nearest railway station is Hadlow Down, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN21 9BS.