Memorials & monuments · London
Knockholt War Memorial
In or near Cudham.
Knockholt 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
- Knockholt · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knockholt War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Knockholt, which is 4.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TN14 7LS, and entry is free.
About
Knockholt 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 1390792). 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 771/0/10089 11-DEC-03 KNOCKHOLT MAIN ROAD War Memorial GV II War Memorial. Completed in 1923. Stone memorial with bronze relief. It comprises a square stone column, battered to the base with moulded cornice and pedimented cap with laurel wreath, moulded plinth, the whole standing on two stone steps. The panel facing the street has a bronze relief depicting a First World War soldier wearing a backpack with helmet attached to it, facing right and standing in a mourning pose supporting his rifle. The plinth is inscribed: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ LOVING AND EVER GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THE/ MEN OF KNOCKHOLT/ WHO FOUGHT AND DIED/ FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The left panel has the names of those who fell in the First World War, including Major Alexander Malins Lafone VC, and the right side those who fell in the Second World War. The rear panel is blank. 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, 30 November 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 490533 Legacy System: LBS
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
Knockholt War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in London. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's remembrance of military sacrifice. The memorial is a notable feature within the village, contributing to its historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3103, 0.1047
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Knockholt
- Postcode
- TN14 7LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Knockholt — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670170 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockholt War Memorial?
- Knockholt War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 7LS), in the parish of Knockholt.
- What is Knockholt War Memorial?
- Knockholt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knockholt War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Knockholt, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 7LS.
- Is Knockholt War Memorial a listed building?
- Knockholt War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knockholt War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Knockholt War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Knockholt War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knockholt War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knockholt War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Knockholt, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 7LS.