Public art & sculpture · East of England
Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial
In or near Dunwich.
Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial in England East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial is a public sculpture in England East, United Kingdom, dating from 2009. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial is a public art installation located in the East of England. Established in 2009, it commemorates the contributions of Dutch citizens during World War II. The memorial serves as a remembrance site, reflecting on historical connections and shared heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2072, 1.6215
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Leiston
- Postcode
- IP16 4UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104206961 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial?
- Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4UH), in the parish of Leiston.
- What is Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial?
- Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4UH.
- When was Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Is Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4UH. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.