Memorials & monuments · South East England
Shepway Cross
Shepway Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shepway Cross is a public memorial in Kent, South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area CT21.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shepway Cross is a memorial located in Lympne, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The cross serves as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0749, 1.0327
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lympne
- Postcode
- CT21 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1505948606 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepway Cross?
- Shepway Cross is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4PW), in the parish of Lympne.
- Is Shepway Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Shepway Cross is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shepway Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Shepway Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shepway Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4PW.