Memorial details

Memorial type
Street
District
Tunbridge Wells
Town
Southborough
County
Kent
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
71172

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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

OS Grid Ref: TQ 58150 42157
Denomination: Undefined

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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 /
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height c450mm, width c650mm
    Materials: Metal
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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