Memorials & monuments · South East England
RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons
In or near Hassocks.
RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Plumpton · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons 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 within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area BN7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is a memorial located in Plumpton, East Sussex, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It commemorates the contributions of Polish squadrons during the Second World War. This site serves as a reminder of the historical ties between Britain and Poland during the conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9469, -0.0579
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Plumpton
- Postcode
- BN7 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Plumpton — 2 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5691767012 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons?
- RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN7 3DQ), in the parish of Plumpton.
- What is RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons?
- RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons?
- The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN7 3DQ.
- Is RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons a protected site?
- Yes — RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons free to visit?
- Yes, RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF Chailey Polish Squadrons?
- The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN7 3DQ.