The Ploegsteert Memorial
The Ploegsteert Memorial
The Ploegsteert Memorial
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The PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL commemorates more than 11,000 servicemen of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in this sector during the First World War and have no known grave. The Ploegsteert Memorial stands in Berks Cemetery Extension, which is located 12.5 Kms south of Ieper town centre, on the N365 leading from Ieper to Mesen (Messines), Ploegsteert and on to Armentieres.
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JakTarr
UK113 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Gardeners were there whilst we visited - to them is owed inestimable gratitude for keeping Commonwealth War Grave cemeteries in such beautiful condition.
Written 20 November 2018
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Steve C
Staines, UK302 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Firstly a warning. I took the address for this memorial from the AA website and used in the satnav. It's wrong and i ended up in the middle of nowhere. As it turns out there are no signs to this place, even on the main N365 road on which it sits, so it's not the easiest to find. Names on this memorial are not those who died in Ypres Salient but in the adjacent sphere of war.
Parking is very limited, but there is a bar with car park across the road.
Parking is very limited, but there is a bar with car park across the road.
Written 28 September 2015
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Bill Mackie
Kirknewton, UK94 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Churchill and Hitler both fought here. There are graves at both sides of the main street. The site of the famous Christmas Day Football match took place behind the line of trees on the same side of the road as the row of flags.
Written 19 May 2015
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Jon B
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK291 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Having 2 cousins with no known graves made this tragic symbol of this generations sacrifice all the more poignant. I decided to go back this year to listen to last post and pay my respects. Eventually found out by research when this is scheduled (1st of every month) using internet search engines, but no detail on what it entailed. Nothing around the monument which told me when I originally visited 2 years ago.
The whole ceremony took about 30 minutes.
A group of flag bearers processed from outside a pub - café to the monument. Personally I have no issues with this. Think they should of got or get a cup of half and half like to lads got.
An organiser, who I have learnt was the local mayor then organised the proceedings and wreath laying.
Last post
Then the choir struck up
Thankfully the traffic was stopped during all of this.
When I was there it was a choir singing anti slavery songs.. Not quite sure what Amazing Grace or Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen' have to do with my cousins sacrifice as well at the 11K+ others, but I guess it was their tribute (of sorts).
But two things really bug me so traveller be advised - it was the same when I visited Menin Gate,
1 Men not taking their hats off during last post
2 People moving around during last post
What is the point of folks being there if not to show respect. Its hardly a spectacle, more over a moving tribute to those who gave up their lives for their mates. Surely it is not impolite to ask as part of the ceremony.
Parking is difficult at best.
Don't go expecting to understand what the names died for. There are books in cubby holes which tell you their names, regiment, date of loss, where their names are on the memorial, but only some have where they came from. Like all the monuments, there is no real meaningful context. Which is a pity. There is another reviewer - in French so you can use translate facility - who gives a good review of the area - but nothing around the monument itself.
I have given it 5 stars, because as with other reviewers, it should be a must see if you're touring Flanders WW1, but prepared to research first. For the missing didn't fall at the sight of the monument but in the fields, ditches in the surrounding countryside. I wouldn't recommend going with a coach party unless you have too because you will miss the gravitas that was Flanders.
The whole ceremony took about 30 minutes.
A group of flag bearers processed from outside a pub - café to the monument. Personally I have no issues with this. Think they should of got or get a cup of half and half like to lads got.
An organiser, who I have learnt was the local mayor then organised the proceedings and wreath laying.
Last post
Then the choir struck up
Thankfully the traffic was stopped during all of this.
When I was there it was a choir singing anti slavery songs.. Not quite sure what Amazing Grace or Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen' have to do with my cousins sacrifice as well at the 11K+ others, but I guess it was their tribute (of sorts).
But two things really bug me so traveller be advised - it was the same when I visited Menin Gate,
1 Men not taking their hats off during last post
2 People moving around during last post
What is the point of folks being there if not to show respect. Its hardly a spectacle, more over a moving tribute to those who gave up their lives for their mates. Surely it is not impolite to ask as part of the ceremony.
Parking is difficult at best.
Don't go expecting to understand what the names died for. There are books in cubby holes which tell you their names, regiment, date of loss, where their names are on the memorial, but only some have where they came from. Like all the monuments, there is no real meaningful context. Which is a pity. There is another reviewer - in French so you can use translate facility - who gives a good review of the area - but nothing around the monument itself.
I have given it 5 stars, because as with other reviewers, it should be a must see if you're touring Flanders WW1, but prepared to research first. For the missing didn't fall at the sight of the monument but in the fields, ditches in the surrounding countryside. I wouldn't recommend going with a coach party unless you have too because you will miss the gravitas that was Flanders.
Written 2 May 2015
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Lauraine M
Ilminster, UK793 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
This rotunda and cemetery is a striking memorial to more than 11,000 missing soldiers from UK and South Africa. Across the road is also the Strand cemetery which holds the gravestone of one young soldier shot at dawn. Winstone Churchill and Anthony Eden fought in this area.
Written 14 April 2015
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Louise H
Bath, UK5 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
An impressive and sobering monument with two cemeteries immediately around it and many others within easy walking distance. And enough information boards to give context without spoiling the stillness of the monument.
Written 17 June 2014
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brightsideoflife2014
Dilbeek, Belgium19 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
This memorial is the second biggest memorial of the region. By its dimensions, it gives you an idea of the recognition of Great Britain to his fallen soldier. Once a month, there is a last post ceremony. It's nothing compared to the every evening ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. But do you know other places where there are so regular last posts?
For adults wishing to increase their knowledge about WW1 and strongly recommend the nearby museum 14-18 experience. It only costs 5€. It's a rather small museum but after 2 interesting shows, you'll be able to watch interatives screens. I sttod there around 2 hours.
When you'll go north, and once up hill, make a right to see the truce cross and if you go a little further, you'll see 2 big craters.
For adults wishing to increase their knowledge about WW1 and strongly recommend the nearby museum 14-18 experience. It only costs 5€. It's a rather small museum but after 2 interesting shows, you'll be able to watch interatives screens. I sttod there around 2 hours.
When you'll go north, and once up hill, make a right to see the truce cross and if you go a little further, you'll see 2 big craters.
Written 2 May 2014
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Eddie Traub
Staines, UK4,928 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
I was here as part of a large coach party the attraction is very well kept and well maintained the cemetery is very moving and a reminder of what sacrifices people made to keep us safe
Written 23 May 2019
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Clive London
London265 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Visited the Plug-street (Ploegsteert) memorial eralier in the year with a group of friends. One of my friends had a relative listed on one of the panels so the visit had special significance. Worth also visiting the adjoining cemeteries to pay respect.
Written 13 September 2018
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aliol
Cambridge, UK511 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Happen to be staying in Armentieres and this was one of the first cemeteries we stopped at. Being able to be part of the service was moving and something we would not have missed.
Cafe across the road for refreshments.
Cafe across the road for refreshments.
Written 13 August 2018
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