Public art & sculpture · South East England
Knowlton War Memorial
In or near Barnsole.
Knowlton War Memorial in England South East, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesham · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knowlton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Aylesham, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT3 1PR, and entry is free.
About
Knowlton War Memorial is a public sculpture in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Heritage listing
Details A First World War Memorial designed in 1915 and erected in Knowlton in 1919. MATERIALS: Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: a carved memorial in the style of a medieval lantern cross. The tapered shaft of the cross is capped with an orb and crown, beneath which are carvings of the winged figure of Victory, a soldier, a nurse, and a casualty. The cross stands on a square plinth with steps. The front (north-west) face of the plinth is embellished with a wreath within which are relief-carved portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. The north-east face of the plinth bears the following inscription: ‘ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE IS WORTH AN AGE WITHOUT A NAME/ THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED IN HONOUR OF THOSE TWELVE MEN OF KNOWLTON WHO OUT OF A TOTAL/ POPULATION OF 39 ENLISTED PRIOR TO MARCH 1915 AND BY THEIR PATRIOTIC ACTION WON/ THE WEEKLY DISPATCH “BRAVEST VILLAGE" COMPETITION’. Above this, at the base of the shaft, there is an inscription that reads: ‘G. FRAMPTON/ 1915’ The south-west face of the plinth bears the following inscription: ‘THOSE WHO SERVED WITH HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919’. Following this are the names of 13 men who served in the First World War.
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
Knowlton War Memorial is a public art installation located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2363, 1.2576
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Goodnestone
- Postcode
- CT3 1PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesham — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q94131948 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowlton War Memorial?
- Knowlton War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 1PR), in the parish of Goodnestone.
- What is Knowlton War Memorial?
- Knowlton War Memorial in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowlton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesham, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 1PR.
- Is Knowlton War Memorial a listed building?
- Knowlton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knowlton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Knowlton War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Knowlton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knowlton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowlton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesham, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 1PR.