Monument record 4094 - Army Camp and Memorial at Cholmondeley
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Summary
Destroyed tented army camp for Free Czech soldiers. Many soldiers from countries occupied by the Axis forces did not surrender to them and instead carried on fighting. They were often moved to Britain to wait until they could fight for their countries freedom and many took part in taking back Europe. There is now a Memorial in Cholmondeley Park commemorating the stay of the soldiers.
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Full Description
Destroyed tented army camp for Free Czech soldiers. There is now a Memorial in Cholmondeley Park commemorating the stay of the soldiers (1). The Memorial was sculpted by Frantisek Belsky (2).
<1> CBA, 2002, Defence of Britain Project, 2263 (Digital Archive). SCH4380.
<2> Cheshire County Council, 1995, Wartime Cheshire 1939-1945 (Book). SCH4444.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 53 51 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHOLMONDELEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CHOLMONDELEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 14 2025 3:29PM