38th WELSH DIVISION MEMORIAL
Mametz Wood
Somme
France
Location Information
The 38th Welsh Division memorial is located to the north-east of Mametz village, and on the south side of Mametz Wood (Bois de Mametz). From the direction of Mametz village the D184 (Rue de la Libération) main road from Fricourt to Montauban-de-Picardie is signposted in the direction of Contalmaison (Rue Böelle). After about 800 metres a right turn signposts to the “Mémorial Galois (Welsh Memorial) — 38 ain Rhaniad Cymraig — 38th (Welsh) Division Memorial”.
Proceed along the metalled single-track road for approximately 250 metres to a fork in the road and follow the sign for the memorial to the right. After about 2 kilometres you will arrive at the parking area/turning circle for the memorial. Please be advised that this is a single-track road and there are limited passing places.
The 38th Division Memorial stands facing Mametz Wood, where the division fought during the Battle of the Somme, 1916.
Sculptor David Petersen.
The 38th Welsh Division memorial is located to the north-east of Mametz village, and on the south side of Mametz Wood (Bois de Mametz). From the direction of Mametz village the D184 (Rue de la Libération) main road from Fricourt to Montauban-de-Picardie is signposted in the direction of Contalmaison (Rue Böelle). After about 800 metres a right turn signposts to the “Mémorial Galois (Welsh Memorial) — 38 ain Rhaniad Cymraig — 38th (Welsh) Division Memorial”.
Proceed along the metalled single-track road for approximately 250 metres to a fork in the road and follow the sign for the memorial to the right. After about 2 kilometres you will arrive at the parking area/turning circle for the memorial. Please be advised that this is a single-track road and there are limited passing places.
The 38th Division Memorial stands facing Mametz Wood, where the division fought during the Battle of the Somme, 1916.
Sculptor David Petersen.
Pictures in gallery below © Johan Pauwels
