Memorials & monuments · South East England
Northfleet War Memorial
In or near Swanscombe.
Northfleet War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northfleet · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Northfleet War Memorial, take the train to Northfleet station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is DA11 9ET. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Northfleet War Memorial is a public memorial in Kent, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Gravesham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Northfleet, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area DA11.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details First World War Memorial, unveiled 3rd April 1923. MATERIALS: Portland stone with a bronze sword. PLAN: octagonal on plan. DESCRIPTION: the monument is 20ft in height consisting of a deep octagonal plinth with a moulded base mounted on two octagonal steps. This is surmounted by an elongated Latin cross with Celtic dimensions whose shaft and cross are octagonal in shape. At the front of the cross is affixed a downward pointing bronze longsword. The plinth records the names of the 205 local men who were killed during the First World War. The upper step bears the inscription 'IN LOVING AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF NORTHFLEET WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1918 THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE' 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.
Place summary
The Northfleet War Memorial is located in Gravesham, Kent, within the London region. This memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It stands as a significant tribute in an unparished area, reflecting the local community's remembrance of its wartime history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4431, 0.3357
- County
- Kent
- District
- Gravesham
- Parish
- Gravesham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA11 9ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gravesham
- Nearest railway station
- Northfleet — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: n9856933783 (ODbL)
- commons: Northfleet War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1558276.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church of St Botolph
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Granby
Hostels · 0.1 km
Ye Olde Leather Bottel
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Jessamine House
B&Bs · 0.3 km
Wardona Cinema
Theatres · 0.4 km
The Factory Club
Gardens · 0.4 km
Northfleet Lower Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.6 km
Bevans War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Bevan's War Memorial In Northfleet Cement Works
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Northfleet
Villages · 0.8 km
Northfleet Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Springhead Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Parish Church of St Botolph
Parish Church of St Botolph — church building in Northfleet, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Leather Bottel
Ye Olde Leather Bottel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Jessamine House
Jessamine House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5📷 5Gardens · South East England
The Factory Club
The Factory Club — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Northfleet War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Jessamine House
Jessamine House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 7
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Condovers Scout Activity Centre
Condovers Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Hotels · London
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dartford Bridge
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dartford Bridge — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Thames View Camping
Thames View Camping — a campsite in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Leather Bottel
Ye Olde Leather Bottel in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Railway Bell Public House
The Railway Bell Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Kent Public House
The Kent Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Three Daws Public House
The Three Daws Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Grapes Public House
The Grapes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Crown & Thistle
Crown & Thistle in England South East, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Air Forces Memorial
Air Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bevans War Memorial
Bevans War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cumberland Obelisk
Cumberland Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northfleet War Memorial?
- Northfleet War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA11 9ET), in the parish of Gravesham, unparished area.
- What is Northfleet War Memorial?
- Northfleet War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Northfleet War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Northfleet, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA11 9ET.
- Is Northfleet War Memorial a listed building?
- Northfleet War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Northfleet War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Northfleet War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Northfleet War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Northfleet, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA11 9ET.