Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to General Slim
In or near St Mawes.
Monument to General Slim — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Trevor Rickard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to General Slim is a memorial located in england-south-west, 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: Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to General Slim is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates General William Slim, a key figure in the Second World War. The monument serves as a tribute to his leadership and contributions during the conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1789, -4.9731
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gerrans
- Postcode
- TR2 5HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/8714715634 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to General Slim?
- Monument to General Slim is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5HE), in the parish of Gerrans.
- What is Monument to General Slim?
- Monument to General Slim — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to General Slim?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 5HE.
- Is Monument to General Slim a protected site?
- Yes — Monument to General Slim is part of the Carricknath Point to Porthbean Beach SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monument to General Slim free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to General Slim is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to General Slim?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5HE.