Memorial details

Memorial type
Garden
District
Ashford
Town
Aldington
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: Saturday 2nd July 2016
    Attended by: Reverend Martin Jones
  • Unveiled
    Date: Saturday 2nd July 2016
    Attended by: Martin Boulden
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70877

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Current location

Memorial Garden
Roman Road Junction with Badgers Close
Aldington
Ashford
Kent
TN25 7FN
England

OS Grid Ref: TR 06082 36778
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A garden with an 'A' shape memorial set across the corner.
Inscription
IN REMEMBRANCE OF / THE ALDINGTON / BONNINGTON & HURST / VICTIMS OF THE TWO WORLD WARS /
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 40
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 40
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Service, rank, forename, surname
    Order of information: Service, surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Service, rank, forename, surname
    Order of information: Service, surname
Components
  • Wall
    Measurements: depth 800mm, height 3000mm, width 5000mm
    Materials: Stone, Slate
  • Garden
    Measurements: depth 15000mm, width 10000mm
    Materials: Plant Material, Stone - Limestone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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