Memorials & monuments · South East England
Mereworth War Memorial
In or near Mereworth.
Mereworth 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
- Wateringbury · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mereworth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wateringbury, which is 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME18 5LU. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mereworth 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 1457039). 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 First World War memorial, of around 1920, with additional later plaque. MATERIALS: stone, with slate plaque. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of a free-standing stone tablet, with a shouldered and rock-hewn surround. It has a polished face on to which are inscribed the names of the 141 Mereworth combatants who served in the First World War. The names of the 21 who fell in the conflict are marked with a cross. At the top of the tablet there is an inscribed dedication IN PERPETUAL HONOUR OF MEREWORTH MEN WHO SERVED/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. At the foot of the memorial there is a later wedge-shaped stone, which is faced with a slate plaque. It is inscribed with AND LEST WE FORGET THE FALLEN/ 1939 – 1945 and the names of the nine Mereworth combatants who died in the Second 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
Mereworth War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2588, 0.3771
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Mereworth
- Postcode
- ME18 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Wateringbury — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mereworth War Memorial?
- Mereworth War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME18 5LU), in the parish of Mereworth.
- What is Mereworth War Memorial?
- Mereworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mereworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wateringbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME18 5LU.
- Is Mereworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Mereworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mereworth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Mereworth War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mereworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mereworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mereworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wateringbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME18 5LU.