Memorials & monuments · South East England
WW1 Memorial Arch
In or near Sandgate.
WW1 Memorial Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
WW1 Memorial Arch is a public memorial in Kent, South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CT20.
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Official information
The WW1 Memorial Arch is a public artwork designed by artist Pae White, aimed at creating a space for both dogs and their elderly owners. It features playful sculptures and a thoughtfully designed landscape that encourages community interaction and provides a unique social sculpture experience.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The WW1 Memorial Arch is a memorial located in Folkestone, Kent, South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0775, 1.1789
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w899964731 (ODbL)
- commons: Folkestone - 2014 - geograph.org.uk - 4213281.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is WW1 Memorial Arch?
- WW1 Memorial Arch is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2DR), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is WW1 Memorial Arch?
- WW1 Memorial Arch is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to WW1 Memorial Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2DR.
- Is WW1 Memorial Arch a protected site?
- Yes — WW1 Memorial Arch is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is WW1 Memorial Arch free to visit?
- Yes, WW1 Memorial Arch is free to enter.
- How do I get to WW1 Memorial Arch?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2DR.