Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Chattri
In or near Stanmer.
The Chattri is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Park · 4.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Chattri, the nearest railway station is Preston Park, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN1 8ZB, and please note that entry is paid.
About
The Chattri is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1920. Coordinates: 50.8841°, -0.1469°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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 (37 Hindu and 16 Sikh) 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.
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Background
History
Otter initially approached the Duke of Connaught (a member of the royal family and army officer who had served in India), but the duke was due to be out of the country on the proposed date. The unveiling ceremony was held on 1 February 1921 and Edward, Prince of Wales presided. A local Sikh teacher took on the responsibility, and a public ceremony has been held annually since 2000 on the third Sunday in June. The event is supported by local Hindu and Sikh community groups, the armed forces, and veterans' associations. Since the change of leadership, the ceremony has shifted from largely Christian themes and British military traditions to also include Sikh prayers, the reading of Indian…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8841, -0.1469
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 8ZB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Park — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: w620708965 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Chattri, Brighton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Chattri, Patcham, Brighton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chattri?
- The Chattri is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 8ZB), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is The Chattri?
- The Chattri is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Chattri?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 8ZB.
- When was The Chattri built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is The Chattri a protected site?
- Yes — The Chattri is part of the Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Chattri?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 8ZB.