Memorials & monuments · South East England
Benenden War Memorial
Benenden 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benenden 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 1085201). 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 BENENDEN TQ8133 THE STREET 1350-0/7/145 (North East side) War Memorial GV II War Memorial. c.1920, Sculptor Albert Toft, cast at Albion Art Foundry, Parsons Green. Bronze seated statue of female in flowing robes, leaning on a shield and holding laurel wreath in her left hand on rectangular stepped stone plinth about 7 feet 6 inches long. Inscription on bronze plaque at the top of the plinth reads "To the memory of the men of Benenden who fought and died for justice and liberty in the Great War 1914-18. Their name liveth for evermore". On a bronze plaque below are inscribed the names of local men who died in the 1st World War and below those who died in the Second World War. Listing NGR: TQ8101132862 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 1 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 170250 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benenden War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects architectural and historical significance within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0666, 0.5820
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Benenden
- Postcode
- TN17 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q26371278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benenden War Memorial?
- Benenden War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4DE), in the parish of Benenden.
- Is Benenden War Memorial a listed building?
- Benenden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benenden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Benenden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benenden War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4DE. It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency.