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Forest Row Camp War Memorial

Free admission

Forest Row Camp War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Public Byway on the SW corner of Forest Row - geograph.org.uk - 3221850

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Forest Row Camp War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1441756). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details MATERIALS: stone war memorial. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located beside the fairway of the fourth hole of the West Course of the Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. It takes the form of a pillar with moulded and curved top. Within the arched head on the front face is a carved cross in a laurel wreath surround. The base of the pillar has four very shallow steps and the whole stands on a single stepped raised base. The front face of the memorial is inscribed THIS STONE IS SET UP AS/ AN ENDURING RECORD OF/ A CAMP/ WHERE MANY THOUSANDS OF/ YEOMANRY AND ARTILLERY/ WERE TRAINED DURING THE/ GREAT WAR/ AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF/ THOSE WHO WENT ON TO FIGHT/ AND GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914-1918. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 2 March 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Forest Row Camp War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.

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Coordinates
51.0824, 0.0295
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Forest Row
Postcode
RH18 5LP
Parliamentary constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Row Camp War Memorial?
Forest Row Camp War Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH18 5LP), in the parish of Forest Row.
Is Forest Row Camp War Memorial a listed building?
Forest Row Camp War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Forest Row Camp War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Forest Row Camp War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Forest Row Camp War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode RH18 5LP. It sits within the East Grinstead and Uckfield parliamentary constituency.