Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial
In or near Westwood.
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial — 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
- Westgate-on-Sea · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is located at postcode CT9 5JU in Thanet, Kent. The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452803). 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 War memorial, probably unveiled in the 1920s. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is located just outside the Church of St James. It consists of a rough-hewn granite stone of remembrance in two sections. The top section has a cross carved in relief on its front face. Below this is a smoothed panel with the dedication which reads TO OUR MEN OF THIS PLACE/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. On the second section of stone is a smoothed panel which is incised with the names of the fallen. The memorial stands on a single shallow stone step base within a paved area.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It serves as a commemorative monument, honouring those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3799, 1.3511
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Thanet, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT9 5JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479333 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial?
- Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT9 5JU), in the parish of Thanet, unparished area.
- What is Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial?
- Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT9 5JU.
- Is Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial a listed building?
- Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT9 5JU.