Memorials & monuments · London
Otford War Memorial
Also known as: Otford cross
In or near Kemsing.
Otford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Otford · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Otford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Otford, located 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to all visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is TN14 5PD.
About
Otford War Memorial is a public memorial in Kent, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area TN14.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War Memorial, of around 1919, with names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands on Otford village green, outside the Church of St Bartholomew. It consists of a slim Latin cross, which carries a vertical sword, carved in relief. The cross is supported by a battered base, standing on three steps. The base carries four bronze plaques. On the principal face, the plaque is embossed with 'THE GLORIOUS DEAD / FALLEN IN THE / CAUSE / OF THE FREE / 1914 - 1918 / WHILE WE LIVE / WE'LL REMEMBER'. The three other plaques, carry the names of the 37 fallen in the First World War. On the step below the principal face, there is a bronze plaque embossed with '1939-1945', and also, the names of the seven who fell in this later conflict.
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
Otford War Memorial is located in the parish of Otford, Kent, within the London region. This memorial, also known as Otford Cross, is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3125, 0.1911
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Otford
- Postcode
- TN14 5PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Otford — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.vinedigital.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n12455594209 (ODbL)
- commons: Otford War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6928649.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Otford War Memorial?
- Otford War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 5PD), in the parish of Otford.
- What is Otford War Memorial?
- Otford War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Otford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 5PD.
- Is Otford War Memorial a listed building?
- Otford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Otford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Otford War Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Otford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Otford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Otford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Otford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 5PD.