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The Chattri

In or near Stanmer.

The Chattri — War memorial in Brighton and Hove, England.

The Chattri

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The Chattri is a memorial in south east. Established 1920. (War memorial in Brighton and Hove, England.) According to Wikipedia: "The Chattri is a war memorial in the English city of Brighton and Hove. It is sited 500 feet (150 m) above the city on the South Downs above the suburb of Patcham, and is accessible only by bridleway. It stands on the site where 53 Indian soldiers who fought for the British Empire were cremated during the First World War. The structure has Grade II listed status, reflecting its architectural and historic importance. In 2017, as part of the 100th anniversary of World War I, the site of the Chattri was dedicated as a Fields in Trust Centenary Field because of its local heritage and significance."

Coordinates
50.8841, -0.1469
Established
1920

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