Memorials & monuments · South East England
Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear
In or near Westham.
Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, Unit
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bronze statue of the soldier of the Royal Sussex Regiment, you can take a train to Eastbourne station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for the location is BN21 3EH, and entry to the memorial is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1043677). 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
The Royal Sussex Memorial is a war memorial in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the English south coast. It commemorates the Royal Sussex Regiment's casualties from various campaigns around the turn of the 20th century. Sculpted by William Goscombe John, it was unveiled in 1906 and is now a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bronze statue of the soldier of the Royal Sussex Regiment depicts a soldier in full dress uniform, complete with a plumed shako and drawn sword, accompanied by a cannon in the background. This statue serves as a tribute to the regiment's history and contributions.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Sussex Memorial is a war memorial in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the English south coast. It commemorates the Royal Sussex Regiment's casualties from various campaigns around the turn of the 20th century. Sculpted by William Goscombe John, it was unveiled in 1906 and is now a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The memorial was sculpted by William Goscombe John and the metalwork cast by A. B. Burton. It was unveiled on 7 February 1906 by Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, who was an officer in the regiment and the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex. He was accompanied by a major from the regiment, which also provided a guard of honour. The soldiers were from the regiment's headquarters at Roussillon Barracks in Chichester, and arrived in Eastbourne on a special train.
Architecture
The monument stands on the seafront, at the junction of Cavendish Place and Elms Avenue, opposite the entrance to Eastbourne Pier. It consists of a sculpture of a soldier on a stone pedestal. The soldier is a young officer in the uniform the 107th (Bengal Infantry) Regiment of Foot, which became the 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment in 1881. The officer's sword is drawn and held in his right hand at waist height pointing to his feet; his left hand rests on his hip. His uniform is that worn by the regiment prior to reforms which stemmed from the 1857 Indian Mutiny. The statue is 1.9 m tall and stands on a pedestal 3 m high. The pedestal has bronze plaques on all four sides. The two on the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7674, 0.2922
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Eastbourne
- Parish
- Eastbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN21 3EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eastbourne
- Established
- 1906
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.royalhippodrome.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17555428 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Sussex Memorial, Eastbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear?
- Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN21 3EH), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.
- What is Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear?
- Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, Unit
- How do I get to Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN21 3EH.
- When was Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Is Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear a listed building?
- Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear free to visit?
- Yes, Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bronze statue of soldier of Royal Sussex Regiment, in full dress uniform with plumed shako, and with drawn sword; cannon to rear?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN21 3EH.