Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Royal Sussex Regiment

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 13, 2019

1. The Royal Sussex Regiment Marker

Inscription.

This plaque records the fact that on
28th. June 1701
Arthur Chichester, 3rd. Earl of Donegall
by warrant of
his late Majesty King William III
formed the 35th Regiment of Foot
which has since become famous as
The Royal Sussex Regiment
and that the first recruits were encamped
on this site

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1701.

Location. 54° 35.939′ N, 5° 55.832′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is at the intersection of Donegall Place and Castle Street, on the right when traveling south on Donegall Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Donegall Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 5AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. James McDonnell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Donegall Place (about 180 meters away); Thomas Carnduff (about 180 meters away); Thomas Russell (about 180 meters away); The Water Office (about 180 meters away); Sir Samuel Ferguson (about 210 meters away); Donegall Square North

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(about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Donegall Square North (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.

Also see . . .
1. 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot. (Submitted on June 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Royal Sussex Regiment. (Submitted on June 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 13, 2019

2. The Royal Sussex Regiment Marker

On wall by building entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.