Memorials & monuments · South East England
Men of Pembury War Memorial
In or near Pembury.
Men of Pembury 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
- High Brooms · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Men of Pembury War Memorial is located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with the postcode TN2 4PA. The nearest railway station is High Brooms, which is approximately 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Men of Pembury 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 1465121). 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 A limestone cenotaph, unveiled in 1921 and altered in 1949, located on Hastings Road, Pembury, situated close to the village green and Church of St Peter (Grade II*). The plinth is edged by low hedging and soft planting. MATERIALS & PLAN: the monument is formed of limestone, and consists of a large square platform approached by four steps on its northern side. The central plinth is surmounted by a cenotaph in the form of a pylon. The top of this is punctuated by a gabled cornice detail on the northern side, with the cornice running around the pylon. A Celtic wheel cross, carved in relief, sits underneath the gabled cornice. The top of the pylon bears the inscription '1914 - 1919' in inset lead lettering. The raised panel has the inscription 'DUTY HONOUR SELF-SACRIFICE' under which is a stone plaque commemorating those who fell in the First World War. Under this is inscribed '1939 - 1945', and below this is a second stone plaque commemorating those who fell in the Second World War. The sides and rear of the monument are bare.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Men of Pembury War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates local individuals who served in wartime, reflecting the community's historical connection to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1426, 0.3228
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Pembury
- Postcode
- TN2 4PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- High Brooms — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324480 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Men of Pembury War Memorial?
- Men of Pembury War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN2 4PA), in the parish of Pembury.
- What is Men of Pembury War Memorial?
- Men of Pembury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Men of Pembury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Brooms, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN2 4PA.
- Is Men of Pembury War Memorial a listed building?
- Men of Pembury War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Men of Pembury War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Men of Pembury War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Men of Pembury War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Men of Pembury War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Men of Pembury War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Brooms, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN2 4PA.