Monument to the Foresters

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Monument to the Foresters, War memorial in Sonian Forest, Uccle, Belgium.

The Monument aux Forestiers features a central dolmen surrounded by eleven menhirs made of puddingstone, forming a circular stone arrangement.

Built in 1920, this memorial honors eleven forest rangers who lost their lives during World War I, with their names inscribed on individual stones.

The monument structure incorporates elements of Celtic funeral traditions through its dolmen and menhir design, reflecting Belgian heritage preservation methods.

Located near the Groenendael equestrian complex along the Grasdelle path, the monument offers free parking access throughout the week.

The memorial's cover stone bears inscriptions in French, commemorating forestry workers who died for their country between 1914 and 1918.

Location: Uccle

Inception: 1920

Creator: Richard Viandier

Official opening: May 30, 1920

Made from material: puddingstone

GPS coordinates: 50.77029,4.40399

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45

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