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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · East of England

The Forgotten Soldiers

In or near Barnham.

Free admission

The Forgotten Soldiers — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Thetford town sign - geograph.org.uk - 6684794

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Thetford · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Forgotten Soldiers is a memorial located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Forgotten Soldiers is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates the sacrifices made by soldiers who have been overlooked in historical narratives. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the contributions of these individuals to military history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4096, 0.7382
County
Norfolk
District
Breckland
Parish
Thetford
Postcode
IP24 3AZ
Parliamentary constituency
South West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Thetford1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Forgotten Soldiers?
The Forgotten Soldiers is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 3AZ), in the parish of Thetford.
What is The Forgotten Soldiers?
The Forgotten Soldiers — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Forgotten Soldiers?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 3AZ.
Is The Forgotten Soldiers a protected site?
Yes — The Forgotten Soldiers is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is The Forgotten Soldiers free to visit?
Yes, The Forgotten Soldiers is free to enter.
How do I get to The Forgotten Soldiers?
The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 3AZ.