Memorial

Hythe Close

Plaque

Source: Copyright Les Featherstone

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Current Location

The plaque is on the end wall of the block at the entrance., Hythe Close, Hythe Close, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0NG, England

TQ 58150 42157

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Type of Memorial: Street
WMR Reference Number: 71172
Description: A close with a nowy-headed plaque at the entrance. The plaque has a coloured circular regimental insignia in the arched top and white painted lettering on dark metal.
Inscription: HYTHE CLOSE / HAS BEEN SO NAMED AS A TRIBUTE TO / THE MEN OF SOUTHBOROUGH AND HIGH BROOMS / OF THE 1/3RD K.F.R.E. / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SINKING OF / H.M.S. HYTHE / GALLIPOLI – 28TH OCTOBER 1915 /

Plaque

Height: c450mm

Width: c650mm

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good