Memorials & monuments · South East England
Speldhurst War Memorial
In or near Penshurst.
Speldhurst 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
- High Rocks · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Speldhurst War Memorial, the nearest railway station is High Rocks, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is TN3 0NN, and entry is free.
About
Speldhurst 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 1260512). 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 TQ 55 41 SPELDHURST SPELDHURST HILL (north side), SPELDHURST 12/546 War Memorial approx 12m south of the porch of the Church of St Mary the Virgin GV II War memorial. Circa 1919. According to the church guide it was designed by the son of J. Oldrid Scott, architect of the church. Sandstone with bronze plaques. Tall cross. A slender and slightly tapering shaft has chamfered corners enriched with 4-leaf motifs. Moulded cap with cross above with small fleur-de-lys in the angles. Base of shaft has small gabled buttresses. Shaft stands on an octagonal pedestal with a chamfered top carved with a prayer. Corners have Gothic panels carved with sacred symbols and main sides have brass plaques. The east one honours the dead of the First World War and the other 3 list the dead of the parish with their rank and regiment. It stands on a 3-step plinth. Listing NGR: TQ5535741412 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, 1 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 440466 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Speldhurst War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1509, 0.2199
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Speldhurst
- Postcode
- TN3 0NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- High Rocks — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26551518 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Speldhurst War Memorial?
- Speldhurst War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN3 0NN), in the parish of Speldhurst.
- What is Speldhurst War Memorial?
- Speldhurst War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Speldhurst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Rocks, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN3 0NN.
- Is Speldhurst War Memorial a listed building?
- Speldhurst War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Speldhurst War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Speldhurst War Memorial is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Speldhurst War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Speldhurst War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Speldhurst War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Rocks, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN3 0NN.