Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Canterbury War Horse

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2026

1. The Canterbury War Horse Marker

Inscription. Over eight million horses died during the First World War, of which many travelled through Kent on their way to the continent.

The Canterbury War Horse represents conflict and the loss of human and animal life without being over literal, and is presented with dignity, its head bowed in respect and solemnity in this place of quiet contemplation, reflection and remembrance.

The ambitious project was the result of a partnership between Canterbury School of Visual Arts at EKC Canterbury College and Canterbury Cathedral, and collaborative working between students, academics, and the Technical and Engineering departments at the college.

This effort was kindly supported by Jacksons Fencing, Master Ropemakers at Chatham Dockyard and Andrew Osborn tree surgeon.

Erected by Canterbury Cathedral.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World I.

Location. 51° 16.765′ N, 1° 5.039′ E. Memorial is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. It is on The Precincts. On the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 14D The Precincts, Canterbury, England CT1 2JJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Plane Tree (within shouting distance of

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this marker); The Buffs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Infirmary Ruins (within shouting distance of this marker); George Robert Canning (within shouting distance of this marker); Kent World War I Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Water Tower Garden (about 90 meters away); The Thomas Ingoldsby (about 120 meters away); Burgate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 30, 2026

2. The Canterbury War Horse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.