Memorials & monuments · London
Chatham Naval Memorial
Chatham Naval Memorial — a Grade I-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
Chatham Naval Memorial is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chatham Naval Memorial is a large obelisk situated in the town of Chatham, Kent, which is in the Medway Towns. The memorial is a feature of the Great Lines Heritage Park. The huge expanse of the Great Lines was in its own right a layer of defence to protect Chatham Dockyard from attack.
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Background
History
Chatham was a principal manning port of the Royal Navy during the First World War and thus was dedicated as the site of one of three memorials to sailors, airmen and marines of the Royal Navy who lost their lives during the conflict but who have no known grave. The other memorials were situated at Portsmouth and Plymouth. The obelisks were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and the one at Chatham originally contained 8,515 names. They include two Victoria Cross recipients, Skipper Thomas Crisp (Merchant Marine), and Major Francis John William Harvey (Royal Marines Light Infantry), besides poet Flight Commander Jeffery Day (Royal Naval Air Service) and England rugby international, Surgeon James…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3836, 0.5322
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Official site
- www.medway.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5087681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chatham Naval Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chatham Naval Memorial?
- Chatham Naval Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4NA), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- Is Chatham Naval Memorial a listed building?
- Chatham Naval Memorial is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Chatham Naval Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chatham Naval Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chatham Naval Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4NA. It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency.