Cemeteries · South East England
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is a cemetery in Kent, South-East England of architectural and local-history note. Built or established in 1850, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area CT20.
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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
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is located in Sandgate, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1850, this Victorian cemetery is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It serves as a burial site for military personnel and reflects the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0758, 1.1271
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Sandgate
- Postcode
- CT20 3HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: w23915064 (ODbL)
- commons: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, Sept 2021 16.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shorncliffe Military Cemetery?
- Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 3HA), in the parish of Sandgate.
- When was Shorncliffe Military Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Is Shorncliffe Military Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Shorncliffe Military Cemetery is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shorncliffe Military Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 3HA.