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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Sir John Moore Memorial

In or near Sandgate.

Free admission

Sir John Moore Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Shorncliffe, Martello Tower No. 7 - geograph.org.uk - 3170973

Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Folkestone West · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sir John Moore Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Sir John Moore Memorial is a war memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates Sir John Moore, a British Army officer renowned for his leadership during the Peninsular War. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0790, 1.1351
County
Kent
Parish
Sandgate
Postcode
CT20 3UG
Parliamentary constituency
Folkestone and Hythe
Nearest railway station
Folkestone West1.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir John Moore Memorial?
Sir John Moore Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 3UG), in the parish of Sandgate.
What is Sir John Moore Memorial?
Sir John Moore Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sir John Moore Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 3UG.
Is Sir John Moore Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Sir John Moore Memorial is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sir John Moore Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Sir John Moore Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Sir John Moore Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 3UG.