Memorials & monuments Β· South East England
War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross
In or near Otham.
War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted Β· 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial North West of the Church of the Holy Cross is located in Maidstone, Kent, with the postcode ME14 4EE. The nearest railway station is Bearsted, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1086256). 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 85 NW BEARSTED CHURCH LANE (east side) 6/7 War Memorial north west of Church of The Holy Cross II War memorial to the fallen of the first and second world wars. Erected 1920. (M. Bourner, F. Hull, R. Tate and others, A History of Bearsted and Thurnham, no date, late C20.) Stone. Decorative cross on octagonal shaft with carved capital, and broach stops at the bottom, standing on a square block with chamfered corners and large ornamental broach stops. Dedications inscribed on the south and west faces of the block. 3 octagonal steps beneath with names inscribed on the risers. Deeply coved octagonal base. Listing NGR: TQ8005655732 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 173514 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in Bearsted, Kent, London. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2704, 0.5806
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Bearsted
- Postcode
- ME14 4EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted β 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q96280280 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross?
- War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 4EE), in the parish of Bearsted.
- What is War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross?
- War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 4EE.
- Is War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross a listed building?
- War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross a protected site?
- Yes β War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial North West of Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 4EE.