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

Sherwood Forresters

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 12, 2024

1. Sherwood Forresters Marker

Inscription.
In memory of over 11,000 all ranks of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) who laid down their lives on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918.

This memorial in Derbyshire stone has been made possible by the generosity of the people of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Erected by People of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 50° 53.266′ N, 3° 0.037′ E. Memorial is near Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Vijfwegestraat. Marker is at Tyne Cot Cemetery. 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

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distance of this marker: In Memory of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (here, next to this marker); Bedfordshire Regiment (here, next to this marker); Tyne Cot Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Road to Passenschendaele (within shouting distance of this marker); New Zealand Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Cot Blockhouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Tyne Cot Cemetery (about 210 meters away); Tyne Cot Cemetery & Memorial (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zonnebeke.

More about this memorial. The marker is on the wall of narrow walkway to visitors center. A wide area shot was possible.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.