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    Memorial

    Shoreham

    Memorial

    Source: Copyright Susan Featherstone

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    Current Location

    BY RIVERSIDE, Darenth Way, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7SE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 52043 61653

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    Type of Memorial
    Stone of remembrance
    WMR Reference Number
    40497
    Description
    A stone of remembrance dedicated to those of both World Wars resting on a flat bricked plinth on a slightly raised level directly next to the river front. The dedication is carved in plate gothic caps.
    Inscription
    SHOREHAM/ KENT/ REMEMBER/ AS YOU LOOK/ AT/ THE CROSS/ ON THE HILL/ THOSE/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914-1919/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    31
    Died
    31
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname, forename.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    19
    Died
    19
    Information shown
    Surname, forename.
    Order of names
    Surname, forename.
    Maker(s)
    • MR JOHN OLIVER BROOK HITCH MC ARIBA, Architect

    • Nine Elms Stone Masonry Works Ltd, Builder

    Costs
    £202.56
    Maintenance History
    1963: Cross rechalked 1979: base reinforced and concrete skirt added. Letters recut. Plinth repointed. Chains removed from bollards. Cleaned. 1982: Seat and flower trough added. 1989: Cross rechalked. Pillar cleaned and silicone treated. 2000: memorial refurbished. Annually cleaned

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    24th May 1920

    Lt Col The Hon Francis Mildmay

    Dedicated

    24th May 1920

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    Parish Council and the Royal British Legion

    Components

    Plinth

    Height: 820MM

    Width: 1900MM

    Depth: 1510MM


    Made from: Stone - Kentish Ragstone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427626

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427626 (accessed 05/05/2026)

    Memorial

    Height: 3350MM

    Width: 800MM

    Depth: 420MM


    Made from: Stone - Weldon


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427626

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427626 (accessed 05/05/2026)

    Paving

    Width: 8200mm

    Depth: 32000mm


    Made from: Stone - York


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427626

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427626 (accessed 05/05/2026)

    Architectural details

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427626

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427626 (accessed 05/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    84051

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    • Kent on Sunday 20th August 2006
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • The Independent 13th March 2000 article written by Peter Birkett
    • Daily Telegraph Thursday 17th August 2006
    • The Independent 15th March 2000
    • Parish Magazine Sept 1921 Reprinted in part from Kent Messenger May 1920
    • Local Publication/Booklet 1989 Shoreham, a Village in Kent, published by Cambridsge University Press
    • Local Publication/Booklet 1985 Shoreham Remembers 1939-1945
    • Western Front Association Bulletin by Western Front Association Oct. 2000 p.25 Shoreham Parish Council decided against adding the name of Pte T Highgate, executed for desertion in 1914, to the memorial.