The Kempton Memorial Avenue was planted in honour of men and women who enlisted during World War One. An article in the Mercury Newspaper dated 22 August 1918 reported ‘that the residents of Kempton gathered together last week to plant an avenue of trees….’
The Cupressus macrocarpa trees which run for about 200 metres were planted as a prominent landmark at what was then the entrance to the town. This entrance is now bypassed by the new Midlands Highway. The trees are still well preserved possibly due (but perhaps unintentionally) to the bypass but they have been top pruned extensively to avoid overhead power lines. These surviving trees are now well over 90 years old.
Cache contents: Log only – please bring your own pen. No swapsParking: Safe roadside parking. There are several houses in Memorial Avenue so please do not block the road.