Abbeys & priories · South East England
Captain Matthew Webb
Captain Matthew Webb — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Captain Matthew Webb is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1910, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CT16.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Captain Matthew Webb is a notable landmark located in Dover, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1910, it commemorates the first person to swim the English Channel. The site is within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.1243, 1.3186
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 1910
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5470913524 (ODbL)
- commons: Captain Matthew Webb memorial, Dover.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Captain Matthew Webb?
- Captain Matthew Webb is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1LH), in the parish of Dover.
- When was Captain Matthew Webb built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Is Captain Matthew Webb a protected site?
- Yes — Captain Matthew Webb is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Captain Matthew Webb?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1LH.