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    Memorial

    Keston - WW1 and WW2

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    Current Location

    On the roadside, close to Fishponds Road, opposite Keston windmill., War Memorial, Heathfield Road, Keston, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 6BF, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 41581 64059

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    3846
    Description
    A base surmounted by a monolithic portland stone pillar buttressed at all four sides with a cruciform top. The plaques are mounted on the front facing buttress. At the top is a bronze wreath.
    Inscription
    TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ IN MEMORIAM 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    30
    Died
    30
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, decorations.
    Order of names
    Surname, forename, decorations.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    9
    Died
    9
    Information shown
    Forename, surname.
    Order of names
    Surname, forename.
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    14
    Died
    14
    Information shown
    Forename, surname.
    Order of names
    Forename, surname.
    Maker(s)
    • Sydney March, Sculptor

    • Sydney March, Designer

    Maintenance History
    Cleaning of stone and bronze £800

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10th March 1920

    General Sir A. Lynden-Bell KCB

    Dedicated

    10th March 1920

    Rev. M. Parker Shipman and local dignitaries

    Custodian
    BROMLEY COUNCIL

    Components

    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1426522

    Date first listed: 8 June 2015 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1426522 (accessed 30/04/2026)

    Memorial

    Height: 3900mm

    Width: 1500mm

    Depth: 1500mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1426522

    Date first listed: 8 June 2015 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1426522 (accessed 30/04/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    161139

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    • BROMLEY WAR MEMORIALS VOLUME ONE by RASON, PAUL 56-61 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY NOV 1999 BROMLEY