Westerham War Memorial

The Westerham War Memorial is a First World War memorial built in 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. It is made from Clipsham stone.

The memorial features a floriated cross on top of an octagonal plinth, which is set on tiered steps paved with natural stone. The cross is carved from Clipsham stone, sourced from Rutlandshire. The plinth is adorned with relief carvings of swags, cherubs' heads, and festoons of laurel, with the names of the fallen engraved below. Supporting the plinth is an octagonal shaft topped with a cap that features four carved angels' heads. Above this is a shield displaying the Alpha and Omega symbols. At the very top of the shaft is the floriated cross, which is surmounted by a pelican, symbolizing sacrifice as it is depicted feeding its young with its blood. On the eastern side of the memorial, there is a shield with the sacred monogram "I.H.S."

The main dedicatory inscription is carved into alternate sides around the top of the plinth, stating: "TO THE/ MEN OF/ WESTERHAM/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945." The names of those who fell in both World Wars are engraved on the plinth, arranged alphabetically, with the First World War names on the upper part and the Second World War names on the lower part. The entire memorial stands approximately 5 meters tall.