Memorials & monuments · London
Maidstone Borough War Memorial
Maidstone Borough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maidstone Borough War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1401312). 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: Limestone plinth and base with bronze figure. The memorial stands at the fork of two main roads which lead out of Maidstone to the west. It takes the form of a bronze statue of St George and the slain dragon on a tall cenotaph-like limestone plinth and base. The memorial is surrounded by a low stone wall. St George stands in full armour with the dragon at his feet, his left foot resting on its body. He holds an erect lance in his right hand, from which flies a pennon. In his left hand he holds a shaped shield, the bottom of which is also resting on the dragon's body. The front face of the memorial bears the inscription: IN HONOUR OF / OUR GLORIOUS DEAD / WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN / THE GREAT WAR / FOR EVER HONOURED / AND / FOR EVER MOURNED / 1914 1918 / 1939 1945 / AND / IN LATER CONFLICTS There is a further short inscription to the rear. To either side of the plinth a wreath is carved in relief. 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
The Maidstone Borough War Memorial, located in London, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2713, 0.5157
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME16 8RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Established
- 1922
- Official site
- www.gravity-uk.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675478 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maidstone Borough War Memorial?
- Maidstone Borough War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME16 8RL), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- Is Maidstone Borough War Memorial a listed building?
- Maidstone Borough War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Maidstone Borough War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Maidstone Borough War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maidstone Borough War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME16 8RL. It sits within the Maidstone and Malling parliamentary constituency.