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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Fisherman’s Memorial

In or near Westham.

Free admission

Fisherman’s Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Sovereign Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 7852573

Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Pevensey and Westham · 2.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Fisherman’s 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

Fisherman’s Memorial in Palacios, Texas, honors the local fishermen, particularly those from the Vietnamese community who have significantly contributed to the shrimping industry. The memorial features a 15-foot statue of Jesus Christ, which offers impressive views of West Matagorda Bay and the shrimp boats in the harbor.

From the Wikipedia article

The Fisherman's Memorial is a granite statue of Jesus located in Palacios, Texas. The statue is placed on private land near the edge of Matagorda Bay.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.7911, 0.3270
County
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Parish
Eastbourne, unparished area
Postcode
BN23 5BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Eastbourne
Nearest railway station
Pevensey and Westham2.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fisherman’s Memorial?
Fisherman’s Memorial is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN23 5BJ), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.
What is Fisherman’s Memorial?
Fisherman’s Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fisherman’s Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Pevensey and Westham, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN23 5BJ.
Is Fisherman’s Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Fisherman’s Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Fisherman’s Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Pevensey and Westham, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN23 5BJ.