Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment
In or near Bredgar.
War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment — 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
- Warren Wood · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is located in Swale, Kent, with the postcode ME9 0SD. The nearest railway station is Warren Wood, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1468921). 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 A First World War memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment. MATERIALS & PLAN A red brick structure with a tiled roof and a limestone plaque. The memorial is rectangular on plan and located on a small grassed site at the edge of the road, Horn Hill, facing north. DESCRIPTION The memorial consists of a simple pier of red brick predominantly laid in English bond on the base and with stretcher bond above. The base projects slightly beyond the face of the brick pier on all sides and is topped with a course of chamfered bricks. Towards the top of the pier there are two oversailing corbel courses, and a brick dentil course above. The memorial is topped by a simple brick pediment and covered by a pitched tiled roof. A rectangular limestone plaque set into the front face of the memorial with a chamfered surround bears the inscription: IN THIS FIELD/ THE 3RD BATT./ GLOUCESTERSHIRE/ REGIMENT/ Lt Col G. H. BURGES/ COMMANDING/ WAS ENCAMPED/ DURING THE SUMMERS/ 1916 – 1917/ 1918.
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 Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is located in Milstead, Kent, South-East England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2981, 0.7248
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Milstead
- Postcode
- ME9 0SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Warren Wood — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97460622 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment?
- War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME9 0SD), in the parish of Milstead.
- What is War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment?
- War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Wood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME9 0SD.
- Is War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment a listed building?
- War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial to the Third Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Wood, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME9 0SD.