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SK1814 : The Queen's Regiment Memorial

taken 1 year ago, near to Croxall, Staffordshire, England

The Queen's Regiment Memorial
The Queen's Regiment Memorial


This memorial consists of a column of polished black granite with a pyramid-shaped top. The front and rear faces of the memorial are largely adorned with coloured engravings of regimental insignia and coats of arms. The two side faces of the memorial have, respectively, a history of the regiment and the Regimental Collect engraved in gold lettering. The memorial stands on a base of stone slabs.

Imperial War Museum: LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link )
National Memorial Arboretum

A must-visit place in Staffordshire. In part of the National Forest, this 60ha of arboretum, parkland and paths is Britain's living tribute to those who have given service and sacrifice, and in many cases their lives, for our freedom. It is a place of remembrance and contemplation, and also celebration of those who gave so much in many conflicts. As well as the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness there is the Armed Forces Memorial, four separate zones for memorials to specific units, organizations and events [about 150 so far, with more in the pipeline], as well as the normal facilities provided at such visitor attractions [place of pilgrimage might be a better term]. The site has been turned from a flat, featureless plain by the River Tame, that had been extracted for sand and gravel, into a new landscape that will grow and develop over many decades as the trees mature. LinkExternal link


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SK1814, 1685 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 7 March, 2025   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 13 May, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 1839 1435 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:43.5891N 1:43.7482W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 1840 1434
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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