Listed Building: SHEPWAY CROSS (1251489)

Grade II
Authority
Volume/Map/Item 687, 6, 131
Date assigned 11 October 1990
Date last amended

Description

The following item shall be added to the list: TR 13 SW HYTHE SHEPWAY CROSS 6/131 II War Memorial. Erected in 1923 to the fallen of the Cinque Ports. Perpendicular style. Ashlar Cross set on 4 step octagonal base. Octagonal tapering shaft surmounted by crucifix with Christ flanked by the Virgin Mary & Apostle John on one side and Virgin & Child on the other. Chamfered octagonal base with 4 shields of towns of the Cinque Ports. The monument is surrounded by a low stone rubble wall with angled corners. Foundation stone laid by William 7th Earl of Beauchamp and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports andAdmiral in 1923. Listing NGR: TR1253934993

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Sources (1)

  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

Location

Grid reference TR 1253 3499 (point)
Map sheet TR13SW
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYMPNE, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2024 9:00AM