It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.
Monument record TR 04 NE 66 - King Edward VII Coronation Memorial, Wye Downs
Summary
The outline of a crown is cut into the chalk hillside on Wye Downs. This monument was created by students to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. The crown survives in excellent condition as it was restored between 1991 and 1994. It is 180 ft high and 120 ft wide at the base. The fill of the monument is primarily whitewashed flint with some small chalk pieces.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0713 4660 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR04NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WYE WITH HINXHILL, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Crown design cut into chalk hillside on Wye Downs by Wye College students for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. (1) 180 ft high and 120 ft wide (at base), the channels are 16ft wide on the cross and 7ft wide elsewhere. Constructed of mainly whitewashed flint with some chalk pieces 1-6" in diameter, with banked upper edges. In excellent condition, having been restored between 1991 and 1994. (2)
<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, N Bannister 1995 Wye Historic Landscape Study (Unpublished MS); study by Mark Hows, 1997, results in (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE6440 Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. N Bannister 1995 Wye Historic Landscape Study (Unpublished MS); study by Mark Hows, 1997, results in.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 23 2007 1:50PM