Memorials & monuments · South East England
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone
In or near Alfriston.
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Seaford · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is a public memorial in East Sussex, South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is part of the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area BN25.
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Official information
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone commemorates the historical significance of the airfield, which was primarily used during World War II. Visitors can learn about its role as a fighter airfield and its connections to various RAF squadrons.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is a memorial located in Cuckmere Valley, East Sussex, South-East England. It is situated within the Seaford to Beachy Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 50.7627, 0.1746
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Cuckmere Valley
- Postcode
- BN25 4AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Seaford — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.abct.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n9384667931 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friston Airfield Memorial Stone?
- Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN25 4AE), in the parish of Cuckmere Valley.
- What is Friston Airfield Memorial Stone?
- Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Friston Airfield Memorial Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN25 4AE.
- Is Friston Airfield Memorial Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Friston Airfield Memorial Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Friston Airfield Memorial Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Friston Airfield Memorial Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN25 4AE.