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Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard
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Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard — 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
- Dartford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Martyr's Monument in St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard, you can take a train to Dartford station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1086023). 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 1. EAST HILL 5274 (North Side) Martyr's Monument in St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard TQ 5473 3/30 II 2. Erected in 1851 "To the memory of Christopher Ward Linen Weaver of Dartford a Protestant burnt on Dartford Brent July 19th 1555" and also to Nicholas Hall and Margery Pollen both burnt in 1555. A stone memorial in the shape of a spire with buttresses on a knapped flint plinth fenced off with iron spear railings. Listing NGR: TQ5463573972 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 172115 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martyr's Monument is a memorial located in St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard, Dartford, Kent. This Grade II listed building commemorates significant historical figures and events. Its presence in the graveyard highlights the area's historical and cultural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4436, 0.2237
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Dartford, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA1 1LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dartford
- Nearest railway station
- Dartford — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26375406 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard?
- Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA1 1LR), in the parish of Dartford, unparished area.
- What is Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard?
- Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA1 1LR.
- Is Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard a listed building?
- Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard free to visit?
- Yes, Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martyr's Monument In St Edmund's Chartered Graveyard?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA1 1LR.