Memorials & monuments · East of England
Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial
In or near Yaxley.
Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Orton Mere (NVR) · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Holme Fen SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLME FEN
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial is located in London. It commemorates the contributions of pilots during the Second World War, specifically those who flew the Spitfire aircraft. The memorial serves as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4922, -0.2248
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Holme
- Postcode
- PE7 3PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Orton Mere (NVR) — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/12875566233 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial?
- Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE7 3PR), in the parish of Holme.
- What is Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial?
- Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Orton Mere (NVR), about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE7 3PR.
- Is Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial is part of the Holme Fen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLME FEN National Nature Reserve.
- Is Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harold Penketh Spitfire Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE7 3PR. It sits within the North West Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.