Boer War Memorial Arch is a Grade II* listed war memorial on Pasley Street in the town of Brompton, in Kent, England. It commemorates the corps of Royal Engineers who died during the Second Boer War.
History The cenotaph was built after the Second Boer War for corps of Royal Engineers who died in the conflict. and raised by a public subscription from the mayor. It was designed by Ingress Bell, of Messr Longley and Co of Crawley, and manufactured by Mr T Elsley Limited. The memorial was unveiled on by Edward VII. On , the Boer War Memorial Arch was designated a Grade II* listed building. Design The memorial is a stone arch, upon two Corinthian columns and a limestone ashlar, the centre with round archway set forward, to the corners to an entablature inscribed with Royal Engineer's Boer War Battles. Beneath these are marble panels upon which are engraved the names of those who died.
The war memorial is in front of a bronze statue of Kitchener of Khartoum.
See also
Grade II* listed war memorials in England
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