Ulster Memorial Tower, War memorial in Thiepval, France.
The Ulster Memorial Tower rises 70 feet tall on Thiepval Ridge, featuring stone construction and architectural elements resembling a medieval defensive structure.
The memorial marks the location where the 36th Ulster Division attacked German forces at the Schwaben Redoubt during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
The structure replicates Helen's Tower from the Clandeboye Estate in Northern Ireland, connecting the memorial to the training grounds of Ulster soldiers.
The memorial includes a visitor center with exhibits about the 36th Division, operating Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 between March and November.
Nine plaques at the tower entrance honor the Victoria Cross recipients from the Ulster Division during the Somme campaign of World War I.
Location: Thiepval
Website: http://sommeassociation.com/visit/ulster-memorial-tower
Made from material: stone
Address: Rte de Saint-Pierre Divion, 80300 Thiepval, France 80300 Thiepval 80300 Thiepval
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +33322748714
Website: http://sommeassociation.com/visit/ulster-memorial-tower
GPS coordinates: 50.06127,2.68036
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:56
The French memorial sites and museums of World War I bear witness to the events of 1914-1918. The monuments, military cemeteries, forts, underground quarries, and interpretation centers present major battles like Verdun and the Somme. These places preserve the remnants of the battles and document the history of French and allied soldiers through objects, photographs, and period documents.
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