Memorials & monuments · London
Mereworth War Memorial
Mereworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-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
Mereworth 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 1457039). 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 A First World War memorial, of around 1920, with additional later plaque. MATERIALS: stone, with slate plaque. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of a free-standing stone tablet, with a shouldered and rock-hewn surround. It has a polished face on to which are inscribed the names of the 141 Mereworth combatants who served in the First World War. The names of the 21 who fell in the conflict are marked with a cross. At the top of the tablet there is an inscribed dedication IN PERPETUAL HONOUR OF MEREWORTH MEN WHO SERVED/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. At the foot of the memorial there is a later wedge-shaped stone, which is faced with a slate plaque. It is inscribed with AND LEST WE FORGET THE FALLEN/ 1939 – 1945 and the names of the nine Mereworth combatants who died in the Second World War.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mereworth War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2588, 0.3771
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Mereworth
- Postcode
- ME18 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mereworth War Memorial?
- Mereworth War Memorial is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME18 5LU), in the parish of Mereworth.
- Is Mereworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Mereworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mereworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mereworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mereworth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME18 5LU. It sits within the Tonbridge parliamentary constituency.