Memorials & monuments · South East England
Manston War Memorial
In or near Westwood.
Manston War Memorial — 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
- Thanet Parkway · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Manston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT12 5AZ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Manston 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 1430779). 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 The stone memorial stands on a small green at the junction of High Street and Preston Road, enclosed by railings. It comprises a plain Latin cross with a moulded foot set on a short octagonal column. That rises from a chamfered plinth that stands on a square base. The memorial stands at a height of 2.7 metres. The front (south) face of the plinth bears the inscription 1914 – 1919/ IN HONOURED/ MEMORY, carved in low relief. On the sides of the plinth are listed the names of those who fell in the First World War. Another inscription on the rear of the plinth reads TO THOSE/ WHO FELL/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR. The later inscription beneath reads IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (4 NAMES). The inscriptions are incised and painted black. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Manston War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices made during wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3460, 1.3697
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Manston
- Postcode
- CT12 5AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677649 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manston War Memorial?
- Manston War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 5AZ), in the parish of Manston.
- What is Manston War Memorial?
- Manston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Manston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT12 5AZ.
- Is Manston War Memorial a listed building?
- Manston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Manston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Manston War Memorial is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Manston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Manston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Manston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 5AZ.