Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Far East POWs
In or near Harlaston.
Far East POWs — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Far East POWs is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Far East POWs memorial is located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the British and Commonwealth prisoners of war who suffered during the Second World War in the Far East. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of their experiences and sacrifices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7294, -1.7327
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Alrewas
- Postcode
- DE13 7AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/1794725043 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Far East POWs?
- Far East POWs is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7AR), in the parish of Alrewas.
- What is Far East POWs?
- Far East POWs — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Far East POWs?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE13 7AR.
- Is Far East POWs free to visit?
- Yes, Far East POWs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Far East POWs?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7AR.