Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monument to the Dambusters
In or near Edale.
Monument to the Dambusters is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to the Dambusters is a public memorial in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the High Peak parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edale, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area S33.
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Official information
The Monument to the Dambusters is a memorial dedicated to Tip, a sheepdog that remained by her deceased owner's side for 15 weeks on the Howden Moors. The simple stone marker is located near the Derwent Dam, commemorating the loyalty and bravery of Tip, who was later awarded a medal for her devotion.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the Dambusters is a memorial located in the East Midlands, specifically in Derbyshire's Derwent parish. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Dark Peak SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4051, -1.7445
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Derwent
- Postcode
- S33 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.atlasobscura.com
Sources
- osm: n659320583 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to the Dambusters?
- Monument to the Dambusters is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AQ), in the parish of Derwent.
- What is Monument to the Dambusters?
- Monument to the Dambusters is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to the Dambusters?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0AQ.
- Is Monument to the Dambusters a protected site?
- Yes — Monument to the Dambusters is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monument to the Dambusters free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to the Dambusters is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to the Dambusters?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AQ.