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    Memorial

    Hythe - WW1, WW2 and subsequent conflicts

    Memorial in 2018

    Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

    1/21

    Current Location

    The Grove, Prospect Road, Hythe, Shepway, Kent, CT21 5NR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TR 16223 34636

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    © WMR-1141

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast group
    WMR Reference Number
    1141
    Description
    A small winged victory, holding a model of a medieval cinque port vessel. The dedications are listed on a low wall behind the figure and the whole is set in a small garden. The figure was originally in a fountain, the water spouts now form the lion heads since removed.
    Inscription
    Frieze on wall:- THESE DIED THAT WE MAY LIVE // (Names) On wall:- 1939 - 1945 (Names) Tablet:- FOR THOSE WHO / HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES / IN SUBSEQUENT CONFLICTS // (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    154
    Died
    154
    Information shown
    Initial, surname
    Order of names
    Surname.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    64
    Died
    64
    Information shown
    Initials, surname
    Order of names
    Surname with added names
    War
    Non-Specific Conflict
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Initials, Surname
    Maker(s)
    • Gilbert Bayes RBS, Sculptor

    Costs
    GIFT
    Maintenance History
    DATE UNKNOWN: ANGEL WAS REPLACED 1994: THE MEMORIAL ANGEL WAS STOLEN.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    16th July 1921

    EARL BEAUCHAMP KCMG

    Dedicated

    16th July 1921

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL

    Components

    Pillar

    Height: 3000MM


    Made from: Marble - White


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1430450

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430450?section=overview (accessed 14/05/2026)

    Wall

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1430450

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430450?section=overview (accessed 14/05/2026)

    Figure

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1430450

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430450?section=overview (accessed 14/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    121369

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

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    • FOR YOUR TOMORROW: BRITISH SECOND WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 45 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1995 YORK
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • A CENTURY OF STATUES. THE HISTORY OF THE MORRIS SINGER FOUNDRY by JAMES, DUNCAN 567 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:THE MORRIS SINGER FOUNDRY LTD 1984 BASINGSTOKE
    • Historic England List Entry - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1430450