Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
In or near Sandgate.
War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) — 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
- Folkestone West · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is located in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, with the postcode CT19 5JS. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1469583). 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 First World War memorial. Dedicated in February 1921. Relocated, probably in the late C20. The designer is not currently known. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located just inside the main gates of Cheriton Road Cemetery. It takes the form of a cenotaph with a shroud draped on top. Below the shroud on the front face of the memorial is the Machine Gun Corps crest in bronze. Below this the dedication reads: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ & IN MEMORY OF/ THE/ 39 OFFICERS AND 458/ WARRANT OFFICERS, NON/ COMMISSIONED OFFICERS &/ MEN OF THE/ MACHINE GUN CORPS/ (CAVALRY)/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ ‘THE SUPREME SACRIFICE’.
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 to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is located in Folkestone, Kent, South-East England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0849, 1.1592
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 5JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457595 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)?
- War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 5JS), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)?
- War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 5JS.
- When was War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) a listed building?
- War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 5JS.