Memorials & monuments · South East England
Reigate Hill air crash
In or near Betchworth.
Reigate Hill air crash is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reigate · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Reigate Hill air crash is a public memorial in Surrey, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Reigate parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Reigate, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area RH2.
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Official information
Reigate Hill is the site of a historic air crash involving a B-17 bomber during World War II. Visitors can explore the area and learn about the events surrounding the crash and its significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Reigate Hill air crash memorial is located in Surrey, within the London region. It commemorates a significant aviation incident and is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.2540, -0.2038
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Reigate and Banstead
- Parish
- Reigate and Banstead, unparished area
- Postcode
- RH2 9RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reigate
- Nearest railway station
- Reigate — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n3658948232 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reigate Hill air crash?
- Reigate Hill air crash is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH2 9RL), in the parish of Reigate and Banstead, unparished area.
- What is Reigate Hill air crash?
- Reigate Hill air crash is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Reigate Hill air crash?
- The nearest railway station is Reigate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH2 9RL.
- Is Reigate Hill air crash a protected site?
- Yes — Reigate Hill air crash is part of the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Reigate Hill air crash free to visit?
- Yes, Reigate Hill air crash is free to enter.
- How do I get to Reigate Hill air crash?
- The nearest railway station is Reigate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH2 9RL.