Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Totem Pole
In or near Englefield Green.
The Totem Pole is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Virginia Water · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Totem Pole is a public memorial in Surrey, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Windsor parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Virginia Water, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area TW20.
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Official information
The Totem Pole is a 100-foot high structure located in Windsor Great Park, gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by Canada in 1958. It represents the rich cultural heritage of the Kwakiutl tribes of British Columbia, featuring various figures that embody legendary tribal history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Totem Pole is a memorial located in Runnymede, Surrey, London. It is situated within the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4167, -0.5921
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Runnymede
- Parish
- Runnymede, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW20 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Nearest railway station
- Virginia Water — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.thamesweb.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n34733637 (ODbL)
- commons: Virginia_Water_Totem_Pole.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Totem Pole?
- The Totem Pole is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode TW20 0HN), in the parish of Runnymede, unparished area.
- What is The Totem Pole?
- The Totem Pole is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Totem Pole?
- The nearest railway station is Virginia Water, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW20 0HN.
- Is The Totem Pole a protected site?
- Yes — The Totem Pole is part of the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Totem Pole free to visit?
- Yes, The Totem Pole is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Totem Pole?
- The nearest railway station is Virginia Water, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW20 0HN.