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The Shoreham Memorial Cross is a hillside chalk geoglyph located above the village of Shoreham in Kent, England. It was carved into the landscape in 1920 to commemorate the local residents who lost their lives during the First World War. Maintained as a permanent war memorial, the cross features a distinct geometric design that stands out against the surrounding green terrain. In 2021, the monument was officially recognized as a scheduled monument to preserve its historical and cultural significance.
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Where is the Shoreham Memorial Cross?
The cross is carved into the chalk hillside above Shoreham in Kent, England. It was created as a landscape memorial rather than built as a freestanding stone monument. [Kent Historic Environment Record](https://heritage.kent.gov.uk/Monument/MKE16503)
When was the Shoreham Memorial Cross made?
The cross was cut between May and September 1920, shortly after the First World War. The recorded dimensions are about 87 feet long and 46 feet wide. [Kent Historic Environment Record](https://heritage.kent.gov.uk/Monument/MKE16503)
Why is the Shoreham Memorial Cross called a geoglyph?
A geoglyph is a large design made directly in the landscape, and this cross was created by cutting away the hillside vegetation to expose the pale chalk. Its scale allows the Christian-style cross to be read from the surrounding countryside. [Kent Historic Environment Record](https://heritage.kent.gov.uk/Monument/MKE16503)
Who does the Shoreham Memorial Cross commemorate?
It commemorates local residents who died during the First World War. The 1920 cross remains a permanent war memorial above the village of Shoreham. [Kent Historic Environment Record](https://heritage.kent.gov.uk/Monument/MKE16503)
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