Dunkirk Memorial, War memorial in Dunkirk, France.
The Dunkirk Memorial features memorial panels and a shrine with shelter, displaying 4,505 names of British Expeditionary Force soldiers on Portland stone walls.
Constructed in 1957, this memorial commemorates soldiers who perished during the Battle of Dunkirk in 1939 and 1940, including those lost at sea.
The memorial incorporates traditional English garden elements with herbaceous plants surrounding the stone walls that lead to a central commemorative shrine.
Located within Dunkirk Town Cemetery at coordinates 51.030627, 2.389663, the memorial remains open for public visits throughout the year.
A glass panel engraved by artist John Hutton forms part of the shelter structure designed by architect Philip Hepworth.
Location: Dunkirk
Inception: June 29, 1957
Architects: Philip Hepworth
Creator: John Hutton
Part of: Dunkirk Town Cemetery
GPS coordinates: 51.03063,2.38966
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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