Memorials & monuments · South East England
World War I Memorial
In or near Tonge.
World War I Memorial — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
World War I Memorial is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Sittingbourne and Sheppey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area ME12.
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Official information
The Sheerness War Memorial is a Grade II listed building commemorating the sacrifices made by the local community during the First World War, including both military and civilian losses. It features a statue of Liberty and inscriptions honoring those who died in various tragedies, including air raids and naval incidents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The World War I Memorial is located in Sheerness, Kent, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4415, 0.7584
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Sheerness
- Postcode
- ME12 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Nearest railway station
- Sheerness-on-Sea — 0.1 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6268831314 (ODbL)
- commons: Sheerness War Memorial (01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World War I Memorial?
- World War I Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME12 1HL), in the parish of Sheerness.
- What is World War I Memorial?
- World War I Memorial — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to World War I Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME12 1HL.
- Is World War I Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — World War I Memorial is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is World War I Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, World War I Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to World War I Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sheerness-on-Sea, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME12 1HL.