Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover — 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
- Dover Priory · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Dover, Kent, with the postcode CT16 1ST. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1432571). 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 memorial is similar in form to the Blomfield Cross of Sacrifice. The differences are subtle. The tall stone cross, with an octagonal shaft and arms, stands to the north-west of the Grade II*-listed parish church of St Mary the Virgin in central Dover. The front face of the cross head is decorated with the letters IHS, intertwined. The moulded foot of the shaft stands on an octagonal plinth. That stands on two low, octagonal, steps. The whole is raised on a low square base. Five faces of the plinth carry bronze plaques. The principal dedicatory inscription on the front face reads TO THE GLORY/ OF/ GOD/ AND IN AFFECTIONATE/ MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF ST MARY’S PARISH AND/ CONGREGATION WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR GOD, KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918. The other four plaques, two either side of the front face and alternating large and small, bear the commemorated names. The 170 names are listed in no particular order. 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, 30 November 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum located in the town center of Dover. It showcases the rich history of the area, including significant archaeological finds like the Bronze Age Boat.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Dover, Kent. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. The memorial is situated within the historical churchyard, contributing to the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1261, 1.3126
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.5 km
- Opening
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; October-March: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1ST), in the parish of Dover.
- What is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1ST.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover a listed building?
- War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1ST.