Memorials & monuments · South East England
War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury
In or near Canterbury.
War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War memorial cross at the King's School in Canterbury is located at postcode CT1 2EY, and the nearest railway station is Canterbury West, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1445869). 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 The Clipsham stone memorial cross stands at the southern side of the Memorial Court, to the south of the Norman Staircase (Grade I-listed). The memorial takes the form of a c7m tall cross with an octagonal shaft, standing on a plinth and three-stepped, octagonal, base. The school badge is carved into the head of the cross on the south-west side, with a reversed sword carved onto the north-east side. The drum-like plinth, octagonal in section, has a shallow circular head. An inscription carved in relief around this circular head reads LORD GOD OF HOSTS BE WITH US YET, LEST WE FORGET, LEST WE FORGET. Further inscriptions on the base read OUR HELP/ STANDETH/ IN THE NAME/ OF THE LORD and IN PROUD AND THANKFUL/ MEMORY OF THE BOYS OF/ KING’S SCHOOL WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY 1914-1919. The face of the step below has been cut away to add the later inscription, AND IN THE SECOND/ WORLD WAR 1939 1945. 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, 6 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Canterbury Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,400 years of significance, recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, rich collections, and participate in various events and worship services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The war memorial cross at the King's School is located in Canterbury, Kent, South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2813, 1.0834
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478741 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury?
- War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2EY), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury?
- War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2EY.
- Is War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury a listed building?
- War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury a protected site?
- Yes — War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial cross at the King's School, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2EY.