Memorials & monuments · South East England
Mantell Monument
In or near Ardingly.
Mantell Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian Diack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mantell Monument 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
The Mantell Monument, located in Whiteman's Green, Cuckfield, West Sussex, commemorates the discovery of the Iguanodon by Gideon Mantell in 1825. It is believed to be the only dinosaur monument in the UK, marking the significance of this paleontological discovery.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mantell Monument is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the contributions of geologist Gideon Mantell, notable for his work in palaeontology. The monument serves as a significant historical marker in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0148, -0.1477
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Cuckfield
- Postcode
- RH17 5HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Nearest railway station
- Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.dinohunters.com
Sources
- osm: node/2739365908 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mantell Monument?
- Mantell Monument is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 5HX), in the parish of Cuckfield.
- What is Mantell Monument?
- Mantell Monument — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mantell Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 5HX.
- Is Mantell Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Mantell Monument is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mantell Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Mantell Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mantell Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 5HX.