Memorials & monuments · South West England
Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial
In or near Charminster.
Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fordington German Prisoners of War 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial is located in South-East England. This memorial commemorates the German prisoners of war held in the area during the First World War. Its significance lies in its recognition of the experiences of these individuals during a tumultuous period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7137, -2.4262
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/9014644327 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial?
- Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1NJ), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial?
- Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1NJ.
- Is Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fordington German Prisoners of War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1NJ.