Near Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

New Zealand Memorial

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

1. New Zealand Memorial Marker

Inscription.
Commemorating the enduring bonds of friendship between Belgium and New Zealand forged from the service of New Zealanders at the Battle of Broodseinde 4 October 1917, the First Battle of Passchendaele 12 October 1917, and Polygon Wood winter/spring 1917-18

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 50° 53.288′ N, 3° 0.009′ E. Memorial is near Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Vijfwegestraat. Marker is inside the Tyne Cot British Cemetery grounds. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Vijfwegestraat 4, Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bedfordshire Regiment (within shouting distance of this

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marker); In Memory of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherwood Forresters (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Cot Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Road to Passenschendaele (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tyne Cot Blockhouse (about 120 meters away); Flandern I-stellung (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Tyne Cot Cemetery (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zonnebeke.

New Zealand Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

2. New Zealand Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.