Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Tank
In or near Sevington.
The Tank is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Tank is a public memorial in Kent, South-East England, 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 Ashford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area TN24.
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Official information
The Mark IV was a British tank used during the First World War, introduced in 1917. It featured significant improvements over its predecessor, including enhanced armor and a more efficient drivetrain, making it the most produced British tank of the war with 1,220 units built. The tank played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Cambrai.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tank is a memorial located in Ashford, Kent, within South-East England. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1503, 0.8705
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Ashford, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN24 8UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
- Nearest railway station
- Ashford International — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n251219334 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tank?
- The Tank is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN24 8UU), in the parish of Ashford, unparished area.
- What is The Tank?
- The Tank is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Tank?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN24 8UU.
- Is The Tank a protected site?
- Yes — The Tank is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Tank free to visit?
- Yes, The Tank is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Tank?
- The nearest railway station is Ashford International, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN24 8UU.