National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Sir Archibald McIndoe
In or near Felbridge.
Sir Archibald McIndoe — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Archibald McIndoe is a place of interest in West Sussex, South-East England. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Grinstead and Uckfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area RH19.
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Official information
The McIndoe Memorial Statue in East Grinstead honors Sir Archibald McIndoe, a pioneering plastic surgeon known for his work with burned airmen during World War II. The statue, unveiled in 2014, commemorates his contributions to both physical and psychological healing, as well as the community's support for the airmen.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sir Archibald McIndoe is located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, within the South-East England region. This area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for both the High Weald and Surrey Hills, highlighting its significant natural landscape value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1241, -0.0038
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- East Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH19 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- East Grinstead — 1 km
- Official site
- www.visiteastgrinstead.com
Sources
- osm: n4497151302 (ODbL)
- commons: McIndoe_monument.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Archibald McIndoe?
- Sir Archibald McIndoe is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH19 3BX), in the parish of East Grinstead.
- What is Sir Archibald McIndoe?
- Sir Archibald McIndoe — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Sir Archibald McIndoe?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH19 3BX.
- Is Sir Archibald McIndoe a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Archibald McIndoe is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Archibald McIndoe free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Archibald McIndoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Archibald McIndoe?
- The nearest railway station is East Grinstead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH19 3BX.