Memorials & monuments · South East England
Rainham war memorial
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Rainham war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Salmon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rainham war memorial, you can take a train to Rainham station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME8 7JJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rainham 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 1448409). 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
The Rainham War Memorial commemorates soldiers killed in both World Wars as well as civilian casualties of World War II.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Oasthouse Theatre in Rainham, Kent, is a cultural venue dedicated to the arts, offering a variety of performances including drama, dance, and music. It aims to provide a welcoming space for both artists and audiences, fostering creativity and community engagement through its diverse programming.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Rainham War Memorial commemorates soldiers killed in both World Wars as well as civilian casualties of World War II.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.3632, 0.6084
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME8 7JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.oasthousetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478885 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rainham War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rainham war memorial?
- Rainham war memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME8 7JJ), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Rainham war memorial?
- Rainham war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rainham war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME8 7JJ.
- When was Rainham war memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Rainham war memorial a listed building?
- Rainham war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rainham war memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Rainham war memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rainham war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rainham war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rainham war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME8 7JJ.