Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Balderton Airfield Memorial
In or near Long Bennington.
Balderton Airfield Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Northgate · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balderton Airfield Memorial is a public memorial in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area NG24.
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Official information
The Balderton Airfield Memorial is a granite pillar dedicated to the memory of RAF Balderton, which operated from 1941 to 1954. It commemorates all units and personnel associated with the airfield and was unveiled on August 31, 2019, by members of the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust.
Place summary
Balderton Airfield Memorial is located in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands. This memorial commemorates the history and significance of the airfield in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0359, -0.7700
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Fernwood
- Postcode
- NG24 3JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Northgate — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n13351546738 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balderton Airfield Memorial?
- Balderton Airfield Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG24 3JW), in the parish of Fernwood.
- What is Balderton Airfield Memorial?
- Balderton Airfield Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balderton Airfield Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG24 3JW.
- Is Balderton Airfield Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Balderton Airfield Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balderton Airfield Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG24 3JW.