Memorials & monuments · South East England
Great Chart War Memorial
Great Chart 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
Great Chart 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 1419188). 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 War memorial of 1921, situated in a raised memorial garden, accessed from The Street via a flight of steps. Portland Stone cross set on an octagonal pedestal, which is in turn resting on a stepped octagonal base. The cross tapers gently, and a bronze sword is superimposed over the crosspiece. Carved inscription at the pedestal, picked out in black paint. Dedication: ‘TO OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE’ and names of the fallen, recorded by date. On the reverse, ‘ERECTED BY THE GREAT CHART SAILORS’ AND SOLDIERS’ FUND’. A later tablet, affixed to the base, commemorates the fallen of the Second World War. 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, 28 November 2016
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Chart War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1423, 0.8298
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Great Chart with Singleton
- Postcode
- TN23 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676709 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Chart War Memorial?
- Great Chart War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN23 3AX), in the parish of Great Chart with Singleton.
- Is Great Chart War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Chart War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Chart War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Chart War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Chart War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN23 3AX. It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency.