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Delville Wood South African National Memorial

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Longueval, France

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Historical landmark· Memorial· Tourist attraction

Delville Wood South African National Memorial Reviews | Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Delville Wood South African National Memorial is located in Longueval, France on Route de Ginchy. Delville Wood South African National Memorial is rated 4.8 out of 5 in the category historical landmark in France.

Address

Route de Ginchy

Phone

+33 322850217

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Fra Rai

Best Place. Ultra suggested. The park and the memorial is amazing

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Simon Abercrombie

This striking memorial commemorates the 10,000 men of the South African forces lost throughout the Great War. Delville Wood was chosen as the site for the memorial because it was here that the South African Brigade was all but destroyed in taking and holding Delville Wood during the battle of the Somme in 1916. In contrast to the hell of one hundred years ago, today it is a beautiful and calm spot. Amongst the trees behind the memorial and museum is the only tree to survive the fighting in 1916. Scattered about are the remains of old trenches and shell holes and we must not forget that not all of the dead were recovered after the fighting ended. There are surely men still interred in this halllowed ground. Opposite the entrance lies Delville Wood Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 5,500 men from the Commonwealth who fell during the fighting at Delville Wood and elsewhere during the Battle of the Somme.

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Sean McDonald

Private Stephen Paine We will remember them.

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Dave Davies

This place is amazing. The memorial and museum are stunning. The park itself is large, crisscrossed by the ivy covered remains of trenches and shell craters. It’s worth reading a little about the site before heading in, a lot happened here.

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John Stanyard

One of the most beautiful and atmospheric places on The Somme battlefield. It was a magnificent sunny day with the sun glinting through the trees. The memorial museum is well presented and a fitting tribute to those who suffered there. We also had a pleasant surprise! The café and reception centre are open again. It is being run from April to October by Michelle. She deserves your support!

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Ethan Parker

The history is incredible at this place, go with a guide and you will learn so much

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DJ Osh

Another beautiful memorial in the Somme. This one has many artistic depictions of the battle; sometimes hard-hitting. Of particular interest to us on our visit was outside: the proximity of the enemy trenches and the last hornbeam, a sapling from which is growing in our establishment at home.

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Max Venmore-Rowland

A wonderful and moving memorial to RSA troops. Difficult to imagine the carnage that took place here but looking into the forest you will see signs of the conflict. Be sure not to miss the only tree to survive.

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