Memorials & monuments · South East England
Nackington War Memorial
In or near Stuppington.
Nackington 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
- Canterbury East · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Nackington War Memorial is located in Canterbury, Kent, with the postcode CT4 7AD. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Nackington 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 1448198). 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 First World War memorial. Erected in 1920. MATERIALS: carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: Nackington War Memorial comprises a granite wheel-head cross with celtic interlace relief carving on the cross arms and a boss to the centre. The cross sits on a squared tapering shaft and plinth and three rectangular steps. The memorial is set within a small roadside garden on Nackington Road at the junction with Church Lane. The cross shaft is inscribed: OUR / GLORIOUS / DEAD. The plinth is inscribed with a list of names, together with the regiment or branch of service of the deceased. The top step is inscribed THESE MEN OF NACKINGTON GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE WAR 1914-1918.
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
Nackington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2505, 1.0837
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Lower Hardres and Nackington
- Postcode
- CT4 7AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478869 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nackington War Memorial?
- Nackington War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 7AD), in the parish of Lower Hardres and Nackington.
- What is Nackington War Memorial?
- Nackington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nackington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 7AD.
- Is Nackington War Memorial a listed building?
- Nackington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nackington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Nackington War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Nackington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Nackington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nackington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 7AD.