Martyrs' Monument
Martyrs' Monument
Martyrs' Monument
Martyrs' Monument
Martyrs' Monument

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An obelisk set on a chamfered plinth, moulded with a cornice, which stands on a chamfered rendered base. On each side of the obelisk are panels with raised ashlar verges. The monument is surrounded by iron railings with curved spikes.
Title

Martyrs' Monument

Date

1904

Medium

stone, ashlared stone & iron

Accession number

TN12_RL_S081

Acquisition method

commissioned by The Protestants of Staplehurst and District

Work type

Obelisk

Owner

Staplehurst Parish Council

Custodian

Staplehurst Parish Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Listing date

25/03/87

Access

at all times

Inscription description

plaque on plinth: THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ALICE POTKINS, JOAN BRADBRIDGE AND ALICE BENDEN OF STAPLEHURST, ALSO OF EDMUND ALLEN AND KATHERINE HIS WIFE , OF FRITTENDEN, WHO FOR THE FAITH SUFFERED DEATH 1556–1557 DURING THE MARIAN PERSECUTION

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Located at

Marden Road, Staplehurst

TN12 0NF

At the corner of Marden and Station roads, set back beside a tree surrounded by low railings.