Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sumatra Railway 1944-1945
In or near Harlaston.
Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the forced labour of Allied prisoners during the Second World War who were made to construct this railway under harsh conditions. The site serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during this period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7292, -1.7327
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Alrewas
- Postcode
- DE13 7AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/1794725050 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sumatra Railway 1944-1945?
- Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7AR), in the parish of Alrewas.
- What is Sumatra Railway 1944-1945?
- Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sumatra Railway 1944-1945?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE13 7AR.
- Is Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 free to visit?
- Yes, Sumatra Railway 1944-1945 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sumatra Railway 1944-1945?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7AR.