Memorials & monuments · South East England
Elham War Memorial
Elham 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
Elham 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 1429157). 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 MATERIALS: wrought iron and Doulting stone. DESCRIPTION: Elham War Memorial stands in a prominent position at the northern end of High Street. It consists of a decorative metal cross bearing the figure of Christ crucified and ornamented with gilded sun bursts. That rises from the moulded capital of the tapering, octagonal shaft. The shaft stands on a square plinth that is raised on a round, five-stepped, base. The memorial is surrounded by a small concrete pavement and kerb. The north-facing side of the plinth bears an inscription that reads 1914 – 1918/ IN MEMORIAM/ R.I.P. The other faces of the plinth list the names of the men who fell in the First World War. In addition, an inscription around the top step of the base reads ALSO/1939 – 1945, with the names of those who fell in the Second World War listed with it. All inscriptions are incised. 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, 30 November 2016.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1551, 1.1116
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Elham
- Postcode
- CT4 6SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677508 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elham War Memorial?
- Elham War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 6SY), in the parish of Elham.
- Is Elham War Memorial a listed building?
- Elham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Elham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Elham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 6SY. It sits within the Ashford parliamentary constituency.