Lost and Found – Memorial Bench and Seating Area

During the construction of the A256 Whitfield/Eastry bypass a young man unfortunately lost his life as a result of an incident in his on-site living accommodation. In his memory Kent County Council and the Contractor provided an impressive seating area and memorial bench. For many years the area remained densely overgrown and inaccessible, such that the existence of the bench was unknown to many. Thanks to the efforts of Tilmanstone Parish Council and Kent County Council, the area has been cleared and the seating area and bench are now easily accessible to all. It can be found from the footpath leading from Barville Road opposite the Tilmanstone village junction. A significant memorial fittingly restored.