Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial
In or near Birchington-on-Sea.
Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is located at postcode CT8 8SB, and the nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Westgate-on-Sea British Legion 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 1443700). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details Westgate-on-Sea War memorial is located in The Gardens, to the north of the junction of Sea Road and St Mildred’s Road. It consists of a large rough-hewn granite plinth with a plain Latin cross rising from the top. The plinth stands on a low granite base, square on plan, and is enclosed by an iron railing carried by eight iron posts. There are two plain panels to the front face of the plinth: the upper panel carries the dedication BRITISH LEGION/ “LEST WE FORGET”/ 1914 – 1918. The lower panel has the list of the names of the fallen, recorded alphabetically in two columns. A chamfered granite plaque fixed to the base in front of the plinth records the Second World War dedication, reading IN MEMORY/ ALSO OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE 1939 – 1945 WAR THIS TABLET WAS/ ERECTED BY THE MAYOR ALDERMAN AND BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF MARGATE/ A.D. 1951/ (NAMES). A precisely similar granite plaque fixed to the base to the right of the plinth reads (NAME) 2003. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 3 March 2017.
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
The Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is located in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, in South-East England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3853, 1.3375
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Westgate-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CT8 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478571 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Westgate on Sea
Villages · 0.3 km
Carlton Cinema
Theatres · 0.4 km
Westgate-on-Sea
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Westgate-on-Sea Recreation Ground
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Garlinge
Villages · 1.7 km
Westbrook Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Royal Sea Bathing Hospital
Gardens · 2.0 km
Margate Main Sands
Beaches · 2.0 km
Erasmus Wilson
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Dig Gallery
Galleries · 2.1 km
Water Tower At Margate Station
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Theatres · South East England
Carlton Cinema
Carlton Cinema in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Westgate-on-Sea
Westgate-on-Sea — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westgate-on-Sea Recreation Ground
Westgate-on-Sea Recreation Ground — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial
Westgate and Garlinge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Nayland Rock Hotel
Nayland Rock Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Manston Caravan & Camping Park
Manston Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Durlock Lodge B&B
Durlock Lodge B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Marshside Scout Camp
Marshside Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Nethercourt Touring Park
Nethercourt Touring Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Powell Arms Public House
The Powell Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Cinque Ports Public House
Cinque Ports Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Masala Gate
Masala Gate — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Hantverk & Found
Hantverk & Found — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Spread Eagle Public House
Spread Eagle Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Air Forces Memorial
Air Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bevans War Memorial
Bevans War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Cumberland Obelisk
Cumberland Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial?
- Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT8 8SB), in the parish of Westgate-on-Sea.
- What is Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial?
- Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT8 8SB.
- Is Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial a listed building?
- Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westgate-on-Sea British Legion War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT8 8SB.