Memorials & monuments · London
Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks
Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375606). 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 TQ7669 SW GILLINGHAM PASLEY ROAD (East Side), Brompton 3/27 Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks GV II* Memorial Arch. 1902 by Ingress Bell. Limestone ashlar. Classical Revival style. Triumphal arch has matching front and rear, the centre with round archway set forward, with attached Corinthian columns to the corners to an entablature inscribed with Royal engineer's Boer war engagements, dentiled cornice and parapet. Archway has a dentil impost band and coffered soffit with wreaths in the spandrels, and outer sections with lists of the dead, and relief panels showing notable RE actions. Part of an axially-planned group with the Barracks, Institute and Crimean War memorial arch (qqv). Listing NGR: TQ7642869040 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: 469570 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Boer War Memorial Arch is located at Brompton Barracks in London. This Grade II* listed building commemorates those who served in the Boer War. Its architectural significance is recognised within the context of British military history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3930, 0.5345
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME7 5SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551627 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks?
- Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 5SJ), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- Is Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks a listed building?
- Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks free to visit?
- Yes, Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boer War Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 5SJ. It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency.