Memorials & monuments · South East England
17th Airborne Division Memorial
In or near Ecchinswell.
17th Airborne Division Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stephen Richards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
17th Airborne Division Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The 17th Airborne Division Memorial is dedicated to honoring the soldiers of the 17th Airborne Division who served during World War II. Visitors can explore the memorial site, which features various commemorative elements and provides a space for reflection on the sacrifices made by these soldiers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The 17th Airborne Division Memorial is located in South-East England. This memorial commemorates the soldiers of the 17th Airborne Division who served during World War II. It serves as a tribute to their contributions and sacrifices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3739, -1.2803
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Greenham
- Postcode
- RG19 6HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 3.3 km
- Official site
- thebasegreenham.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/115893075 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 17th Airborne Division Memorial?
- 17th Airborne Division Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 6HW), in the parish of Greenham.
- What is 17th Airborne Division Memorial?
- 17th Airborne Division Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 17th Airborne Division Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 6HW.
- Is 17th Airborne Division Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — 17th Airborne Division Memorial is part of the Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is 17th Airborne Division Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, 17th Airborne Division Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to 17th Airborne Division Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 6HW.