Memorials & monuments · South East England
Tilmanstone War Memorial
Tilmanstone 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
Tilmanstone 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 1437924). 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: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a Latin cross surmounting a tapering shaft bearing a metal Sword of Sacrifice. The shaft is set upon an octagonal plinth upon a single-step base. On the front face of the plinth the inscription in black painted lettering reads: IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN/ OF TILMANSTONE/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918. The names of those who fell in the First World War are recorded on the other plinth faces on either side of the front face. Around the base of the plinth is inscribed: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The inscription on the base reads: 1939 – 1945 followed by the name of one who fell in that conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tilmanstone War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2143, 1.2939
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Tilmanstone
- Postcode
- CT14 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477915 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilmanstone War Memorial?
- Tilmanstone War Memorial is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT14 0JQ), in the parish of Tilmanstone.
- Is Tilmanstone War Memorial a listed building?
- Tilmanstone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tilmanstone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tilmanstone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tilmanstone War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT14 0JQ. It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency.