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Kenley
Town or City: Croydon
County: Surrey
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM201
Value of grant: £250.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: New war memorial (no longer funded)
Grant scheme: Small Grants Scheme
Year: 2000
UKNIWM reference number: 38916
A freestanding memorial sculpture, the RAF Kenley Tribute, takes the form of an open book. Atop is carved the RAF crest with figures in the central panel representing ground crew, air crew and WRAF. The memorial is in memory of RAF Kenley which played a vital role in both World Wars and all those who served at the base. The memorial is found on Kenley Common, Hayes Lane in Kenley.
The new war memorial received a contribution of £250 from the Small Grant Scheme in 2000.
The Portland stone memorial was built by Rowland Bros of Croydon and designed by Fred Webb.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM201
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 38916
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
